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1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new clash

Another northwest showdown may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his skills against Wolves before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration and a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster scored for United in the cup final win against Manchester City.

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

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The winger key to ending Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment following a claimed £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a winger who has six finishes and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one combined in their last two fixtures after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa however facing a defence lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

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Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions

It proved interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without having met him, I understand what he is able to give me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the top flight this campaign having six and will be eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

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4. Sessegnon needed as creator and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team recently after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three of the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The manager's team need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and the possibility presents itself as seven from their next 10 top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and quick transitions that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action over four weeks following a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but was rested the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient