Premier division: 10 things to watch for this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker set for another battle

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the former scored for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists who is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an difficult spot, having undergone a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined over their past two games after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit without a clean sheet since August could be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the national team

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season having six and will be keen to boost that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team recently after five tough years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' following four games feature three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

5. Time for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's team must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from this position, as well as a major upturn in results, and the possibility arises as seven from their upcoming ten league games versus teams currently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus direct play and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not played at club level over four weeks following a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League victory abroad. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient