Premier division: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures

Walker faces Garnacho poised for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former scored for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation focus due to a reported £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a wide player with six finishes and three setups who is joyous to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their previous two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best tonic.

Bournemouth against 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 fixture pause although the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he can continue his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English performer in the Premier League this term having six and remains eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left flank with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their leading marksman this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures include three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have earned a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for The striker to produce for Liverpool

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a significant upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent at club level in a month having sustained a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in four days in Europe triumph in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient