Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho poised for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column focus due to a reported £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an awkward situation, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games over their last two matches following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions

It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” said the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional No 9 role.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes compared to any English player in England's top division this season with six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, operating on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games include three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores this season so far. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The occasion for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient