Premier division: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new battle

Another northwest showdown could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well in west London following his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation treatment due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an difficult position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their past two games following an promising start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker an outside choice for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional No 9 role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in the top flight this season with six and is eager to add to that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some comfort to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club last year after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures take in three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team need a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a significant boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus teams currently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus long balls and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played at club level in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish loss against Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game might have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient