Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

Walker faces Garnacho poised for another battle

Another northwest showdown may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected for a wide player who has six goals plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. However, his team are in an difficult situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate over their last two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline lacking a shutout for months could be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker a left-field shout for England

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to give me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and will be anxious to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left side due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' next four matches take in three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season to date. Danger looms for the club that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from this position, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself with seven out of their next 10 league games versus sides at the moment in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against long balls and quick transitions that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe triumph abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient