Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new battle

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right before chipping a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill focus due to a reported £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a winger who has six finishes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. However, his team find themselves in an awkward situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their previous two fixtures after an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August might be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he can give me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English player in the Premier League this season on six and will be keen to increase that total when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year following five challenging years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes this season this season. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven from their next 10 league games versus clubs presently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month having sustained a groin problem during his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient