🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures 1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh clash Another northwest showdown may be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his talents in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the Argentine scored for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT) 2. Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column attention amid a claimed £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one combined over their previous two fixtures after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a shutout for months could be the ideal tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm The striker a left-field shout for the Three Lions It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Even without being familiar with him, I understand what he can provide,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup if he is able to continue his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English player in the top flight this term having six and remains keen to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock The full-back needed as creator and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, driving down the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has scored a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's following four fixtures feature three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores this season this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The occasion for The striker to produce for Liverpool The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's team require a sustained recovery to enter the league contest from here, along with a significant boost in performance, and the possibility arises as seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures versus teams currently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient