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

Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete gossip column treatment following a claimed £65m escape clause for his potential mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth are in an tricky position, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their last two games after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit without a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

Danny Welbeck an outside shout for England

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Having won the final 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign with six and remains eager to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, operating on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's following four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's team must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from their current spot, plus a significant upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month following a groin problem when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League win in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient