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

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new battle

A Manchester reunion might be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before chipping a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? During the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

The winger crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a winger with six goals and three helpers who is delightful to watch. However, his side occupy an difficult position, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one over two games over their previous two fixtures following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker an outside option for the national team

It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he could offer me,” stated the England boss. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 England games several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his scoring performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this season on six and remains keen to add to that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The full-back required as assist provider and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team last year after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches feature three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores this season to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The occasion for Isak to produce for the Reds

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches facing sides presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat on the champions the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent at club level for a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient