🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to look out for this matchday Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh battle Another northwest showdown may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his skills against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a ideal grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield prior to lofting a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the speed at which things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United during their cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT) Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable from a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an tricky situation, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two matches following an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout for months could be the perfect remedy. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm 3. Welbeck a surprise choice for England It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could give me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this season with six and is eager to boost that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm The full-back crucial as playmaker and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some positivity to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock 5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's team must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a major boost in performance, and opportunity emerges with seven from their following ten Premier League matches against teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus direct play and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played for his club for a month having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League triumph in Germany. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card on Tuesday would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient