🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten highlights to watch for this round of fixtures Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter Another northwest showdown may be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the former scored for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. It is to be expected from a winger with six goals and three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky spot, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined over their last two games following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defence without a shutout for months may prove the best remedy. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the Three Lions It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I am aware what he can give me,” said the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English player in the top flight this campaign having six and remains anxious to add to that total as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock 4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and finisher Sessegnon's story has offered some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side last year after five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's following four fixtures include three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock 5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad must have a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from their current spot, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity emerges with seven out of their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus clubs currently in the lower half in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display against long balls and fast breaks that is under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The expensive signing has not played for his club in a month following a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in the Champions League victory in Germany. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient