Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho set for a new clash

Another northwest showdown might be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is adapting well in west London after his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to lofting a delivery to the back post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation focus due to a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids setting him up for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. It is to be expected for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth are in an difficult situation, having engaged in a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two games after an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their four-nil loss to Aston Villa however taking on a defence lacking a shutout since August might be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the Three Lions

It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Without even having met him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very traditional centre-forward position.” Earning the last of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season on six and will be keen to increase that total when Brighton host Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3pm

4. Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side in 2024 after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left with the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. The Cottagers' next four games include three from the best five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the Premier League this season. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool

The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad must have a consistent improvement to muscle into the league contest from their current spot, plus a significant upturn in results, and a chance presents itself as seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against clubs currently in the bottom half of the table. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The big-money forward has not played for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup in quick succession in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A booking on Tuesday might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient