🔗 Share this article English top flight: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday 1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash Another northwest showdown could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former found the net for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. That is to be expected from a wide player who has six finishes plus three helpers and remains joyous to watch. However, his team are in an awkward spot, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one on aggregate in their last two fixtures following an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the best tonic. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm The striker a left-field choice for the national team It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause although the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he can provide,” commented the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes compared to any English performer in England's top division this campaign having six and remains eager to increase that count when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm 4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team last year after five difficult years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role in place of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. Fulham's following four games take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals in the league this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a name for solidity in the central positions. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm 5. Time for The striker to produce for the Reds The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot'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 opportunity emerges as seven of their following ten Premier League matches versus clubs presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display against direct play and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played at club level over four weeks having sustained a groin problem while his second start over a short period in the Champions League triumph abroad. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient