🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to watch for this round of fixtures Walker faces Garnacho poised for a fresh battle A Manchester reunion could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT) Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill treatment following a reported £65m release clause for a possible winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable from a attacker with six finishes and three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 on aggregate in their previous two matches following an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa but confronting a backline lacking a shutout for months may prove the best solution. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm The striker a left-field shout for the Three Lions It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the international break even though the Brighton forward turns 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he can give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional striker position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup provided he manages to sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes than any other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and remains eager to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock 4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who returned to his youth team last year after five tough years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches take in three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals in the Premier League so far. Danger looms for the club that have built a reputation for mid-table stability. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's side need a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from this position, plus a major upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven out of their following ten Premier League matches facing sides currently in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and quick transitions that remains under the spotlight. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent in domestic action for a month having sustained a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in Europe victory in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match could have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient