Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter

A Manchester reunion could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine netted for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill focus due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a possible mid-season move, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable for a attacker who has six goals and three setups who is delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their previous two matches following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defence lacking a shutout for months may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for England

It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally over every other English performer in England's top division this campaign with six and remains anxious to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The full-back needed as playmaker and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for the club that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side require a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from this position, along with a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against long balls and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured for his club in a month following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe victory in Germany. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient