Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster found the net for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus following a claimed £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a attacker who has six goals and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an difficult situation, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their past two matches after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a defence without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the national team

It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the final 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup provided he can maintain his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts a greater tally over every other English player in the Premier League this season having six and is keen to increase that count when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

The full-back required as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently following five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches include three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for The striker to produce for Liverpool

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's team must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from this position, along with a major boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven out of their upcoming ten league games against sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played at club level for a month having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient