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

Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh encounter

A Manchester reunion could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine netted for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT)

The winger vital to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill treatment amid a reported £65m escape clause for a possible mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their last two matches after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss by Aston Villa but taking on a backline that hasn't kept a shutout for months may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

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

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected to the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals than any other English player in the top flight this season with six and is keen to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side recently after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes in the league this season. A threat emerges for a side that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, along with a major boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against teams presently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action in a month after picking up a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League victory in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient