đź”— Share this article English top flight: ten key points to look out for this round of fixtures Garnacho versus Walker ready for another clash Another northwest showdown may be on the cards when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from the Red Devils and displayed his skills in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield prior to lofting a delivery across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (start times GMT) Antoine Semenyo key to ending Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column focus following a claimed ÂŁ65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a wide player who has six goals plus three assists and remains joyous to watch. However, his team find themselves in an difficult spot, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their previous two games after an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi MartĂnez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal solution. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM The striker an outside shout for the Three Lions It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without knowing him, I know what he can offer me,” said the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup if he manages to continue his scoring exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts more goals compared to any English player in the top flight this season with six and is keen to add to that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday three o'clock The full-back crucial as assist provider and scorer Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. RaĂşl JimĂ©nez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine scores in the league to date. Danger looms for a team that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The moment for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club The debate regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's squad require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity arises with seven from their upcoming ten league games versus sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury while his second consecutive start in four days in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient