Premier division: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures


Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh clash

Another northwest showdown might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the Argentine scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)


Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill treatment following a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a wide player with six goals plus three helpers and is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an difficult situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their previous two fixtures following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a shutout for months might be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm


3. Welbeck an outside shout for England

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Without even having met him, I know what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English player in the Premier League this term with six and is keen to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm


4. Sessegnon required as playmaker and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side recently following five challenging years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games include three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock


The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from this position, plus a major upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches versus sides presently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a loss at Anfield on the champions the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent for his club for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start in quick succession in Europe triumph in Germany. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient

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