Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

1. Garnacho and Walker ready for another clash

A Mancunian rematch might be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill treatment due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for a prospective mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is predictable for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate over their last two fixtures after an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but facing a defence lacking a clean sheet since August may prove the best remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

3. Welbeck a surprise shout for England

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck may be on the plane for the World Cup if he manages to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals compared to any English performer in England's top division this season on six and remains anxious to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock

The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer

Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his boyhood club in 2024 following five tough years in north London, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine scores this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a reputation for mid-table stability.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM

The occasion for The striker to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad must have a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from this position, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten league games facing sides presently in the bottom ten of the table. The danger is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against aerial passes and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The big-money forward has not played at club level over four weeks having sustained a groin problem during his second appearance in the lineup in four days in continental competition triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared from the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match could have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient