Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday


Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh encounter

A Manchester reunion may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the former scored for United during their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)


Antoine Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation treatment due to a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable from a winger with six finishes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult position, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined in their previous two matches after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a defence lacking a shutout since August could be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


Danny Welbeck an outside choice for the national team

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 soon. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he could provide,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this season with six and will be anxious to boost that total as Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


4. Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club recently following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM


The moment for Isak to perform for the Reds

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's team must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level in a month having sustained a groin problem during his second start over a short period in continental competition victory abroad. The striker came back as a substitute in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient

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