Premier division: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another encounter

Another northwest showdown might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before dinking a ball toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine scored for United in their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the media setting him up for advancement from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable for a winger with six goals plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team find themselves in an awkward situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined over their previous two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season could be the ideal remedy.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a left-field option for the Three Lions

It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” said the England boss. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker position.” Earning the final 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English player in England's top division this campaign having six and will be eager to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and scorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided some warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side in 2024 following five challenging years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for the long term because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four games include three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their next 10 Premier League matches against clubs at the moment in the bottom half in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and quick transitions that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The expensive signing has not featured at club level over four weeks having sustained a groin injury while his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe win in Germany. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card during the game would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient