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Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash

A Manchester reunion might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before chipping a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the former netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)

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2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full transfer speculation treatment amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games in their past two matches after an promising start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defensive unit lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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3. Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional No 9 position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup if he can continue his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals compared to any English footballer in the Premier League this term with six and will be eager to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

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4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the league this season. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

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The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a major improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin injury while his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League win abroad. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient