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

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his talents against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before chipping a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster found the net for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus due to a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker who has six goals and three setups who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an awkward situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their past two games after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm

The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and will be anxious to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club last year following five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four games take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's squad must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from here, along with a major upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides currently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks following a groin injury while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient