🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten key points to look out for this matchday Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new battle A Mancunian rematch might be in store when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is finding his feet with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his skills against Wolves prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before chipping a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT) The winger crucial to halting Cherries' slide Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill attention due to a claimed £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is to be expected from a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and remains pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their past two games following an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months might be the ideal remedy. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm 3. Welbeck an outside shout for the national team It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I understand what he could give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite conventional centre-forward position.” Earning the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he can sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals than any other English footballer in the Premier League this term having six and is keen to add to that count when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm 4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and goalscorer Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a first-team fixture, operating on the left in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker last season, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's following four matches feature three from the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores this season this season. A threat emerges for the club that have developed a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock 5. Time for Isak to produce for the Reds The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a major improvement in form, and opportunity presents itself with seven out of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing teams currently in the bottom half in the league. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield on the champions last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not featured for his club for a month following a groin problem while his second start over a short period in Europe triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench during Sweden's loss against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient