🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures 1. Garnacho and Walker set for another clash A Manchester reunion could be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a ideal along-the-deck delivery. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before chipping a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a reported £65m escape clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is understandable from a wide player who has six goals plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an awkward position, having undergone a form flip: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate over their previous two games following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a clean sheet for months might be the perfect solution. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The striker an outside option for England It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I know what he can give me,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Having won the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup provided he can maintain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes than any other English footballer in England's top division this term with six and will be eager to increase that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM Ryan Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer Sessegnon's story has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, operating on the left due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine strikes in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team need a sustained recovery to force their way into the title race from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their following ten league games facing teams presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and counterattacks that is in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient