🔗 Share this article Premier division: 10 things to watch for this round of fixtures Walker faces Garnacho ready for another battle A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT) The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's slump Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column attention amid a reported £65m escape clause for a prospective mid-season move, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is delightful to watch. However, his team find themselves in an difficult position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their past two games after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however taking on a defence without a goalless game for months may prove the ideal tonic. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he could provide,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker position.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and remains eager to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side in 2024 following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm The occasion for Isak to deliver for the Merseyside club The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad need a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from here, along with a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance arises as seven from their following ten Premier League matches versus sides at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has been absent at club level over four weeks following a groin injury when making his second start over a short period in Europe victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game might have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient