Premier division: 10 things to watch for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker poised for another clash

Another northwest showdown could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column treatment following a reported £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their previous two fixtures after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a backline without a shutout since August could be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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

It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the top flight this campaign having six and is anxious to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The full-back required as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year following five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals this season this season. Danger looms for the club that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten league games against teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action in a month having sustained a groin problem when making his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient