Premier League: 10 things to look out for this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh battle

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)

The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention following a reported £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a attacker with six finishes plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an difficult position, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their last two matches after an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the best tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

The striker a left-field shout for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to continue his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English footballer in England's top division this season with six and remains keen to boost that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league this season. Danger looms for a team that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The occasion for Isak to perform for Liverpool

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's squad need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, as well as a significant improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The expensive signing has been absent for his club in a month having sustained a groin problem while his second start over a short period in Europe victory abroad. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient