🔗 Share this article Premier League: 10 things to watch for this matchday 1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a new clash A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The attacker is adapting well in west London following his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace and a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the former netted for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT) The winger key to ending Cherries' decline Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full rumour-mill focus following a alleged £65m release clause for his potential mid-season move, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is to be expected from a attacker with a half-dozen strikes and three assists and is joyous to watch. However, his side occupy an tricky spot, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games in their past two fixtures following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss by Aston Villa however facing a defence without a shutout for months may prove the ideal tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock 3. Welbeck a left-field shout for England It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I am aware what he is able to offer me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has a greater tally over every other English player in England's top division this season with six and is eager to boost that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The full-back required as playmaker and scorer The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of positivity to Fulham's uneven opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left side due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered 10 assists last season. Fulham's following four matches take in three from the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the league so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a reputation for consistency in the middle. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The moment for Isak to deliver for Liverpool The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in 10 games. Arne Slot's side need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a significant improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven from their next 10 league games against clubs at the moment in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to inflict a home league defeat to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a groin injury while his second start over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient