Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures

Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster netted for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a attacker with six finishes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their previous two games following an promising opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defence without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker a left-field shout for the national team

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he could provide,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup if he can continue his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign having six and is eager to increase that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four fixtures include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes this season this season. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for Isak to perform for Liverpool

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The coach's team need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, plus a major improvement in form, and a chance arises as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient