English top flight: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another encounter

A Manchester reunion could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before dinking a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in the cup final win over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention amid a claimed £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is to be expected for a attacker with six finishes and three setups who is delightful to watch. However, his team occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one combined over their past two games following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however taking on a defensive unit without a shutout for months might be the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions

It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes than any other English performer in the Premier League this term with six and is eager to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team last year following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' next four games feature three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a team that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Isak to deliver for the Reds

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing sides currently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks following a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient