🔗 Share this article Premier League: 10 things to look out for this round of fixtures 1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another encounter Another northwest showdown might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea after his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill attention amid a reported £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. This is understandable for a wide player with six finishes and three helpers who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an difficult spot, having undergone a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth are down seven to one combined over their past two games following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa yet taking on a defence lacking a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the best remedy. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck a left-field shout for the national team It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker role.” Gaining the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he is able to continue his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally than any other English footballer in the top flight this campaign with six and remains eager to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his former side recently following five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, 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. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. Fulham's next four matches take in three among the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes this season to date. Danger looms for the club that have earned a standing for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for the Reds The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad need a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a major improvement in form, and the possibility arises with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams currently in the lower half in the league. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a loss at Anfield on the champions in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent for his club for a month following a muscle issue while his second start in four days in Europe victory in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but was rested the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup knockout rounds. A booking during the game might have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient