Premier division: ten key points to look out for this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another battle

A Manchester reunion could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m buyout clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an difficult spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined in their past two games after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet taking on a backline lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

3. Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I know what he can offer me,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he can sustain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season on six and will be anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four games take in three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's team require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven from their upcoming ten league games versus sides at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month following a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition win abroad. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient