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

Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh encounter

Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment amid a alleged £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected from a wide player who has six finishes and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky position, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their previous two matches following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet facing a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm

The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English player in the top flight this campaign having six and will be keen to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The full-back required as playmaker and scorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side recently following five difficult years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores this season so far. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. The manager's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a significant boost in performance, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus sides presently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a groin problem while his second start in four days in Europe win abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient