Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures

Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash

A Manchester reunion may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

The winger key to ending Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention amid a reported £65m release clause for his possible January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a wide player with six goals plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, his team find themselves in an difficult position, experiencing a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven to one combined in their previous two matches after an promising start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English footballer in the top flight this season on six and remains keen to add to that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures include three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores this season this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from this position, as well as a significant boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their following ten Premier League matches facing clubs presently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient