Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday


Walker faces Garnacho set for a new clash

A Manchester reunion might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

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


Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus amid a alleged £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an tricky spot, having engaged in a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their last two games after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet taking on a backline lacking a clean sheet since August may prove the perfect solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


The striker a surprise choice for England

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional centre-forward role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he is able to continue his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and will be anxious to boost that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock


The full-back needed as playmaker and goalscorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side last year following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four games feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm


5. Time for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side need a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from this position, plus a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus sides at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured for his club for a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in the Swedish reverse against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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Eleanor Whitmore is a lifestyle journalist and luxury brand consultant based in London.