Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash

A Manchester reunion could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column attention following a reported £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a winger with six goals plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an tricky situation, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their previous two matches following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August may prove the best tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he can continue his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally over every other English footballer in the Premier League this term on six and remains keen to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year after five tough years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, driving down the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's next four fixtures feature three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The occasion for Isak to perform for the Reds

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team need a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from this position, along with a significant boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus direct play and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient