Premier division: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle

Another northwest showdown may be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill treatment following a alleged £65m escape clause for a prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their previous two matches following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a left-field option for England

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional centre-forward role.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the top flight this season with six and is anxious to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team need a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from here, plus a major improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing sides at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level in a month after picking up a groin injury while his second start in four days in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient