Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker ready for another clash

Another northwest showdown may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation focus amid a claimed £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes plus three assists and is delightful to watch. However, his side find themselves in an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate over their last two matches following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a goalless game for months could be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm

3. Welbeck a left-field option for the national team

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals over every other English footballer in England's top division this term having six and will be eager to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side last year after five challenging years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' following four matches include three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals in the league this season. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from their current spot, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven from their upcoming ten league games facing clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing direct play and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue while his second start in four days in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game would have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient