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

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh battle

A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation attention following a alleged £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined over their past two matches following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August might be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

3. Welbeck an outside choice for the Three Lions

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals than any other English player in England's top division this campaign on six and is anxious to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back needed as creator and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures feature three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from here, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the lower half of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played for his club in a month having sustained a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient