Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a fresh clash

Another northwest showdown might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

The winger vital to halting Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for a potential January departure, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a wide player with six finishes and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an tricky spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games over their previous two fixtures after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a shutout since August might be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker a surprise shout for England

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he can sustain his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this term with six and will be keen to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team recently after five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games take in three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's team require a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a significant upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance against direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient