Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new battle

Another northwest showdown might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable from a wide player who has six finishes plus three assists who is joyous to watch. However, his side occupy an difficult situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their last two games following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a backline without a goalless game since August may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker an outside option for the Three Lions

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break even though the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could give me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup provided he can continue his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes compared to any English player in England's top division this campaign having six and remains eager to boost that total as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures take in three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season this season. Danger looms for a team that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side need a consistent improvement to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams presently in the lower half in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured at club level in a month following a groin injury while his second start in four days in continental competition triumph in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient