Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho poised for another clash

Another northwest showdown could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before dinking a ball to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine netted for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT)

The winger vital to ending Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention following a reported £65m release clause for a potential January departure, the media positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable from a wide player with six finishes and three assists who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an tricky spot, experiencing a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two matches after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but taking on a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game since August may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm

The striker a left-field option for the national team

It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can provide,” stated the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes over every other English footballer in the Premier League this season on six and will be eager to boost that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer

The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his boyhood club in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the league this season. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds

The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches facing clubs currently in the lower half in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and fast breaks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action over four weeks after picking up a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed Tuesday's inconsequential game against Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient