Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho set for another battle

A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention following a reported £65m escape clause for his potential January departure, the tabloids positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable from a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their previous two matches following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a goalless game for months might be the best solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the national team

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he could provide,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can sustain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term having six and will be anxious to add to that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side need a sustained recovery to enter the title race from their current spot, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures facing teams currently in the lower half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a muscle issue during his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient