Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

The winger vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation treatment following a claimed £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the media preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a wide player who has six goals and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an difficult spot, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two games after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

3. Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup provided he is able to continue his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes compared to any English performer in the Premier League this term with six and will be anxious to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

The full-back needed as assist provider and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side last year after five tough years at Tottenham, is now a first-team fixture, operating on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a major upturn in results, and opportunity arises as seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus teams currently in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that is in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent at club level for a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition win abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient