Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash

A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column treatment following a reported £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and is delightful to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their last two fixtures after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline that hasn't kept a goalless game for months could be the best solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions

It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Earning the final 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this term with six and will be anxious to increase that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The occasion for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from this position, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing sides at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League victory in Germany. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient