English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker set for another encounter

A Manchester reunion might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to dinking a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT)

2. Semenyo key to halting Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for a possible January departure, the media preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a wide player who has six goals plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an awkward situation, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their previous two games following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a defence lacking a shutout since August might be the ideal solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker a surprise shout for England

It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window even though the Brighton forward reaches 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can continue his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English performer in the top flight this term having six and remains anxious to increase that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who returned to his youth team last year following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their leading marksman this season as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' following four matches feature three among the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a team that have built a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team need a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured at club level in a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start in quick succession in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient