English top flight: 10 things to watch for this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention following a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their past two games after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however taking on a backline that hasn't kept a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a surprise choice for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he can offer me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can continue his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals compared to any English player in England's top division this term on six and will be keen to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club recently following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, driving down the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the league to date. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

The occasion for Alexander Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's squad require a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams currently in the lower half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's performance against direct play and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League triumph in Germany. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient