Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker set for a new battle

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a attacker with six finishes and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. However, his side are in an difficult position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined in their last two fixtures following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England

It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes than any other English player in England's top division this campaign with six and will be anxious to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Isak to produce for the Reds

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from this position, plus a major upturn in results, and opportunity emerges with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures against clubs currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe win abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient