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1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new clash

A Manchester reunion might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? When the former found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

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The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation treatment following a alleged £65m buyout clause for his potential January departure, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a attacker who has six finishes plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their previous two fixtures after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout for months could be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

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Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the national team

It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional centre-forward role.” Having won the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup provided he can continue his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals over every other English footballer in the top flight this term on six and is anxious to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

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4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four fixtures take in three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

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5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges as seven of their upcoming ten league games against teams presently in the lower half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and quick transitions that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played for his club in a month after picking up a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient