Premier division: ten key points to watch for this matchday

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new clash

Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before chipping a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill focus following a claimed £65m escape clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player with six finishes plus three setups and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an tricky position, having undergone a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 on aggregate over their last two fixtures following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa however taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm

The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he can offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward 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 assuming he can maintain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes than any other English player in the Premier League this term having six and is keen to add to that total when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The full-back needed as creator and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from their current spot, as well as a significant improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven of their next 10 league games versus sides currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin injury during his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient