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Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (start times GMT)

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Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire gossip column attention due to a claimed £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. It is understandable from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an tricky spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined in their previous two games after an promising start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game for months could be the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

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Danny Welbeck an outside option for the Three Lions

It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I am aware what he could offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to sustain his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and remains anxious to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

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The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team in 2024 following five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine scores this season so far. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they lost to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's side must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the title race from this position, plus a significant improvement in form, and a chance presents itself with seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus teams presently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin problem during his second start in four days in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat by Switzerland but missed Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution in that match might have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient