English top flight: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash

A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a winger who has six finishes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an awkward situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined over their previous two games after an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck an outside option for the national team

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he is able to offer me,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he can continue his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally compared to any English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and is anxious to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side last year after five challenging years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a side that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's side need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, plus a major upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their next 10 Premier League matches against sides presently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus direct play and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a groin injury while his second start in four days in Europe win in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient