🔗 Share this article English top flight: 10 things to watch for this matchday 1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh encounter Another northwest showdown could be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation focus following a reported £65m escape clause for his potential mid-season move, the media setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a winger with six goals and three helpers who is joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their last two fixtures following an strong opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet facing a backline that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock 3. Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to give me,” commented the England coach. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional striker position.” Having won the final 42 caps back in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he can maintain his goalscoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim additional strikes compared to any English performer in England's top division this term having six and remains eager to increase that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday. Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock 4. Sessegnon required as creator and finisher Sessegnon's story has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side in 2024 following five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer last season, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the league to date. Trouble awaits for a team that have earned a name for mid-table stability. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM 5. Time for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's side require a sustained recovery to muscle into the championship chase from their current spot, along with a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their next 10 Premier League matches facing clubs presently in the lower half of the table. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. The striker came back from the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but was rested the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game could have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient