Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday


Garnacho versus Walker set for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)


The winger key to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m escape clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. However, his side are in an tricky position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their last two fixtures following an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a shutout since August might be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock


The striker an outside shout for the national team

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign having six and is anxious to boost that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club last year after five challenging years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's next four matches feature three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for the club that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm


The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity arises with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures against teams presently in the lower half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a home league defeat on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance versus long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not featured for his club in a month following a muscle issue when making his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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