🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten key points to keep an eye on this round of fixtures 1. Garnacho and Walker poised for another encounter Another northwest showdown might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a cross toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT) 2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire rumour-mill attention due to a reported £65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected from a attacker with six finishes plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Still, his team occupy an tricky situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate in their last two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout for months may prove the perfect remedy. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the national team It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I know what he is able to give me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 caps in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup provided he can maintain his scoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this season with six and remains keen to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he is their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures feature three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's team must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from here, plus a significant boost in performance, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten league games versus teams presently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display against aerial passes and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not featured in domestic action for a month following a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League win abroad. He reappeared off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but was rested the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient