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1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new clash

Another northwest showdown may be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea after his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his talents against Wolves before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster scored for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

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

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2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for his potential mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an tricky situation, experiencing a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games in their previous two games after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a defence without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

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Danny Welbeck an outside option for England

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he could provide,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes than any other English performer in England's top division this season having six and is keen to boost that tally as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

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4. Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team last year following five tough years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' following four fixtures take in three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the league to date. A threat emerges for a side that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm

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

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a major upturn in results, and a chance emerges with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition win in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient