Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a fresh encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the former scored for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable from a winger with six goals and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an awkward position, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their past two games following an strong start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence lacking a shutout since August may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

3. Welbeck a surprise choice for England

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Despite not having met him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals compared to any English performer in the Premier League this campaign on six and is keen to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently following five tough years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the league this season. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's squad must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against sides at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and quick transitions that will be in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month following a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient