Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before dinking a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention following a reported £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a attacker with six finishes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. However, his team are in an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined over their previous two games after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit without a goalless game for months could be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

The striker an outside shout for England

It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he could give me,” said the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals over every other English performer in England's top division this season having six and remains keen to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

The full-back needed as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has offered some warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side recently following five difficult years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four games include three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's squad require a consistent improvement to enter the title race from this position, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display against aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action in a month having sustained a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card in that match might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient