Premier division: 10 things to look out for this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker set for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the former found the net for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column focus due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his possible January departure, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a winger with six goals and three setups who is joyous to watch. However, his team are in an awkward situation, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate in their previous two fixtures after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August could be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team

It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals over every other English performer in the top flight this season having six and remains anxious to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's following four games include three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores this season this season. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from this position, plus a major improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe triumph abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient