Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle

A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column focus following a reported £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and is delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate over their past two matches following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for England

It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he could give me,” stated the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this season with six and is eager to increase that total when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back needed as playmaker and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their top goalscorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' following four matches take in three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores this season to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the title race from here, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven of their following ten Premier League matches versus sides currently in the lower half in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin injury while his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber against Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient