English top flight: 10 things to watch for this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter

A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and showcased his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine netted for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill attention following a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a attacker who has six finishes and three setups and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games over their previous two matches after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker a left-field shout for England

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to continue his scoring feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and will be anxious to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side last year following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four games include three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from this position, plus a major improvement in form, and a chance arises with seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against teams currently in the lower half in the league. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level in a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League triumph abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient