English top flight: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another encounter

A Mancunian rematch could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

The winger key to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus amid a claimed £65m release clause for a prospective mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected for a winger with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains joyous to watch. However, his team occupy an awkward situation, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their last two matches after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August may prove the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The striker an outside option for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he can give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup provided he is able to continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally over every other English player in the Premier League this season with six and will be anxious to increase that total when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team recently after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists last time round. Fulham's next four fixtures feature three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from here, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity emerges as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures facing clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and counterattacks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level over four weeks having sustained a groin injury during his second start in quick succession in Europe win in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient