Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh battle

Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? During the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column treatment due to a reported £65m buyout clause for a potential mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. However, his team are in an awkward situation, experiencing a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate over their previous two games following an impressive start to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the best remedy.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM

The striker a left-field shout for England

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break although the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to give me,” said the England manager. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox centre-forward position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English player in the Premier League this term having six and will be anxious to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team recently following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three from the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's team require a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from their current spot, as well as a major boost in performance, and the possibility arises as seven from their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides currently in the lower half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent for his club in a month having sustained a muscle issue while his second start in quick succession in Europe triumph in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient