Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former scored for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (all times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill treatment following a reported £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the media setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player who has six goals and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side occupy an awkward situation, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their last two games following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for England

It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he is able to give me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally over every other English footballer in the top flight this season having six and is keen to boost that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches take in three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's side require a sustained recovery to enter the title race from here, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides presently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against long balls and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action in a month following a groin problem while his second start in quick succession in Europe win abroad. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient