Premier League: ten key points to watch for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new encounter

A Mancunian rematch may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to dinking a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill focus due to a claimed £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is understandable for a winger with six goals plus three assists who is joyous to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an tricky position, having undergone a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their last two games after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defence without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker a left-field option for the national team

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to provide,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional No 9 role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can sustain his goalscoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has more goals compared to any English footballer in the top flight this campaign on six and is anxious to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team last year after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals this season so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The moment for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's team must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a significant improvement in form, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured for his club for a month after picking up a groin injury during his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient