Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column attention following a claimed £65m release clause for a potential mid-season move, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult situation, experiencing a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their past two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I know what he could provide,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox centre-forward position.” Earning the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals over every other English player in England's top division this term having six and is eager to increase that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a significant improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks following a muscle issue while his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient