Premier League: ten key points to look out for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new battle

A Manchester reunion may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their past two games following an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

The striker an outside choice for England

It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this season with six and will be anxious to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The full-back needed as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club last year following five challenging years in north London, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes this season this season. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance arises with seven from their following ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus long balls and counterattacks that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured for his club for a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient