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Walker faces Garnacho poised for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)

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2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation treatment due to a reported £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the media preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a wide player who has six goals plus three setups and remains pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their last two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals than any other English player in the Premier League this term with six and will be eager to increase that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

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Ryan Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team recently following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four matches include three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes this season to date. Danger looms for a team that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

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

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from their current spot, along with a significant upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself with seven from their next 10 league games facing sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent for his club for a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient