Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho poised for another encounter

Another northwest showdown might be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation attention amid a reported £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an awkward situation, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games over their last two matches following an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet for months might be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker a left-field choice for England

It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts a greater tally over every other English footballer in the top flight this campaign on six and is keen to increase that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side last year following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's following four fixtures feature three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's team need a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from here, plus a major boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus aerial passes and fast breaks that is in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League win abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient