English top flight: 10 things to look out for this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a fresh encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT)

The winger vital to ending Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column treatment amid a reported £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable for a winger with six finishes plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their previous two games after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defence lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

Danny Welbeck an outside option for England

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could offer me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term having six and is anxious to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year after five difficult years at Tottenham, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their leading marksman this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the league to date. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's team must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from their current spot, along with a significant upturn in results, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their next 10 league games against sides presently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury while his second start in quick succession in the Champions League victory in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient