Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker set for another battle

Another northwest showdown could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well with Chelsea following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before chipping a cross to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster netted for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)

2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill focus amid a reported £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the media setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable for a wide player with six finishes and three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an awkward position, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their past two fixtures following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a backline without a goalless game since August might be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The striker a left-field shout for the Three Lions

It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I know what he is able to give me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup provided he can sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this season having six and will be anxious to boost that tally when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his boyhood club last year after five challenging years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four matches include three of the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes this season to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from their current spot, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance arises with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing direct play and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient