🔗 Share this article Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this round of fixtures Walker faces Garnacho ready for another battle A Manchester reunion could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle in west London following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster netted for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column treatment following a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three setups and remains delightful to watch. Still, his team find themselves in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their last two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the best tonic. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock The striker a surprise option for the national team It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I know what he can give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a quite orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be selected for the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals over every other English performer in England's top division this campaign on six and is anxious to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm 4. Sessegnon required as creator and finisher Sessegnon's story has brought some positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 following five challenging years in north London, has become a regular starter, driving down the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the league as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for mid-table stability. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The occasion for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance arises with seven out of their next 10 league games against clubs currently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not played for his club for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match could have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient