Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine scored for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo key to stopping Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their past two fixtures following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a shutout since August might be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

The striker an outside shout for the national team

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could offer me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and remains eager to boost that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

The full-back required as playmaker and scorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side recently after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games include three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals this season to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

5. Time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's team need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from here, plus a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself as seven of their following ten league games versus clubs at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played for his club in a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card in that match might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient