English top flight: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh encounter

A Mancunian rematch might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster netted for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill focus amid a claimed £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected for a attacker with six finishes plus three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an awkward position, experiencing a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their last two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game for months might be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

3. Welbeck an outside option for England

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes compared to any English performer in the top flight this term having six and remains anxious to boost that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three among the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine scores in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's side need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven of their upcoming ten league games versus teams presently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against direct play and counterattacks that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played at club level for a month following a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient