Premier League: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another clash

A Mancunian rematch might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine scored for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation attention due to a reported £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable from a winger with six finishes plus three setups and is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games over their last two matches following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a shutout since August could be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions

It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause although the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the top flight this term on six and remains keen to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club last year following five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Isak to perform for Liverpool

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level in a month having sustained a groin problem while his second start in four days in the Champions League win in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient