Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash

A Manchester reunion might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

The winger crucial to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his prospective January departure, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a winger who has six finishes and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. However, his side find themselves in an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their past two fixtures following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit lacking a shutout for months might be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally compared to any English player in England's top division this campaign having six and is anxious to add to that total when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four fixtures include three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals 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 3pm

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to force their way into the championship chase from here, plus a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten league games facing sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury during his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient