Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho set for another clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before lofting a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column focus amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable for a winger with six goals plus three setups who is delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an difficult position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two fixtures following an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the best tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team

It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes compared to any English player in the Premier League this term having six and is keen to boost that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year after five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last season. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a team that have earned a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action for a month following a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient