Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh battle

A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill treatment following a claimed £65m release clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a attacker with six finishes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their last two games after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game since August may prove the ideal solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I know what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he can continue his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in the top flight this season on six and will be eager to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

The full-back required as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team recently after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four matches feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season this season. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's side require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven from their following ten league games versus sides currently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus long balls and counterattacks that will be in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury while his second start over a short period in Europe win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient