🔗 Share this article Premier division: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new encounter Another northwest showdown may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Manchester United and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slump Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete gossip column treatment due to a claimed £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an difficult position, having undergone a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined over their previous two matches after an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the ideal solution. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The striker a surprise choice for England It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I know what he can offer me,” commented the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional centre-forward role.” Having won the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals over every other English performer in the Premier League this term on six and is anxious to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm The full-back required as assist provider and finisher The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his boyhood club in 2024 after five difficult years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' next four fixtures feature three among the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a name for mid-table stability. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The moment for Isak to produce for the Reds The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's team must have a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from their current spot, as well as a significant upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven from their upcoming ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus long balls and counterattacks that is in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second start in four days in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but was rested Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient