🔗 Share this article Premier League: 10 things to watch for this matchday 1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh battle Another northwest showdown might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for his prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains delightful to watch. However, his side are in an tricky position, having undergone a form flip: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games over their previous two games after an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but confronting a backline without a goalless game in the league since the start of the season might be the ideal tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock 3. Welbeck an outside shout for England It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window although the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he could provide,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes over every other English performer in the Premier League this season on six and is anxious to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford this weekend. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3pm Ryan Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club in 2024 following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games feature three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine goals this season to date. Danger looms for the club that have developed a standing for mid-table stability. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The moment for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The coach's squad require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from their current spot, plus a significant boost in performance, and opportunity arises as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus clubs presently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured at club level for a month following a groin injury while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League victory in Germany. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient