Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before chipping a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for a potential winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player with six finishes plus three setups who is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an tricky position, experiencing a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined over their previous two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a shutout for months may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

The striker an outside option for the national team

It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I know what he could provide,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup provided he can sustain his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally over every other English performer in the Premier League this term with six and is eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side last year following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores this season to date. Danger looms for a team that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The moment for Isak to perform for the Reds

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's team must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten league games versus teams currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has been absent in domestic action for a month following a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient