Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another encounter

Another northwest showdown may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before dinking a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

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

The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation focus amid a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a winger with six goals and three setups and remains delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an awkward situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their past two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a shutout since August might be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could provide,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally over every other English performer in the top flight this campaign having six and will be anxious to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently following five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's following four games take in three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches against clubs presently in the bottom half of the table. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe victory in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient