Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)

The winger crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for a potential winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable from a attacker with six goals and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an awkward spot, experiencing a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their last two games after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a backline without a clean sheet since August could be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window although the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally over every other English performer in England's top division this term on six and will be eager to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year following five tough years in north London, has become a consistent pick, driving down the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's next four games feature three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a significant improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten league games against teams currently in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion 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 appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient