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

Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh clash

A Manchester reunion may be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to lofting a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

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

The winger vital to stopping Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention following a reported £65m release clause for his potential January departure, the tabloids setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined over their last two matches after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit without a goalless game for months might be the best remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for England

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I understand what he could provide,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he can sustain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and remains eager to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his former side last year after five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's following four fixtures take in three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the league this season. Danger looms for a team that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side need a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from here, plus a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises as seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the lower half in the league. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe win abroad. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient