Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures

Walker faces Garnacho ready for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his talents in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before dinking a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a attacker who has six goals and three helpers who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined in their previous two matches following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit lacking a shutout since August could be the ideal solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck an outside option for England

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this season with six and remains anxious to boost that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team recently following five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches against clubs currently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing versus direct play and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month having sustained a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient