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

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle

Another northwest showdown might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill attention following a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is predictable from a winger who has six goals and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate in their past two matches after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

3. Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions

It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker position.” Gaining the final 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English player in the Premier League this season with six and will be eager to increase that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. Fulham's following four games include three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league so far. Danger looms for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The occasion for Isak to perform for Liverpool

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a significant boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures against sides currently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action for a month following a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient