Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures


Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash

A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)


2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column attention amid a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a attacker who has six goals plus three assists and is delightful to watch. Still, his side find themselves in an awkward spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their previous two fixtures following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a defence that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm


3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he could give me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 England games several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup if he is able to continue his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this term on six and will be keen to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM


Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and finisher

Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four fixtures take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores this season to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from this position, as well as a significant upturn in results, and the possibility arises as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus clubs at the moment in the lower half of the table. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month following a groin problem while his second start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game might have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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