🔗 Share this article Premier League: 10 things to watch for this matchday 1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash A Manchester reunion might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before lofting a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the speed at which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation focus following a reported £65m release clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected for a winger with six finishes and three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games over their previous two games following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss by Aston Villa yet confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet for months might be the ideal remedy. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck a surprise choice for the national team It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the international break even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he could provide,” said the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional centre-forward position.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he is able to sustain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and remains eager to boost that count as Brighton host Brentford this weekend. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The full-back needed as creator and finisher The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club recently after five difficult years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games include three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in only nine goals in the league to date. Danger looms for a team that have built a name for mid-table stability. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock The moment for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The coach's side require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, as well as a major improvement in form, and opportunity arises as seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus sides currently in the lower half of the table. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's performance versus direct play and quick transitions that will be under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has been absent for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury when making his second start in four days in continental competition triumph abroad. The striker came back from the bench in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his availability for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A booking in that match could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient