English top flight: 10 things to look out for this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash

A Mancunian rematch could be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to dinking a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

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

2. Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation treatment amid a reported £65m buyout clause for his potential mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected from a wide player who has six finishes plus three assists who is pleasurable to watch. However, his team are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games over their previous two matches after an impressive start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the perfect solution.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

3. Welbeck an outside option for the Three Lions

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals compared to any English performer in the top flight this term having six and will be keen to boost that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and finisher

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team recently following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine strikes this season to date. Danger looms for a side that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The moment for The striker to deliver for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, plus a major upturn in results, and opportunity emerges with seven of their upcoming ten league games versus clubs presently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month after picking up a groin injury while his second start over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient