🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this matchday Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new encounter A Mancunian rematch may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well in west London following his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities against Wolves before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m release clause for a prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a attacker with six goals and three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth occupy an difficult situation, experiencing a body swap: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate over their previous two fixtures after an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa yet confronting a defensive unit lacking a shutout for months could be the perfect solution. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock The striker an outside shout for England It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he could provide,” stated the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional striker position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup if he is able to maintain his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals over every other English player in England's top division this term on six and remains anxious to increase that tally when Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team last year following five difficult years in north London, is now a consistent pick, operating on the left side with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their joint-top scorer in the league as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four games feature three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine strikes in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a standing for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The occasion for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven from their following ten Premier League matches versus clubs at the moment in the lower half in the league. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against long balls and fast breaks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent 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. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient