Premier division: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new battle

A Manchester reunion could be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column treatment amid a reported £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an awkward situation, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their previous two games following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit without a clean sheet for months might be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

3. Welbeck an outside option for the national team

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he could provide,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he is able to continue his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this season with six and will be keen to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back required as creator and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side recently after five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures include three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's squad require a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures facing teams presently in the bottom half in the league. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured for his club for a month having sustained a groin problem when making his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient