Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh encounter

A Mancunian rematch might be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger has started to settle in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a ideal grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before chipping a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)

The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's slump

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete transfer speculation treatment following a claimed £65m buyout clause for his possible winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. This is understandable for a attacker with six finishes plus three helpers and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth are down 7-1 combined over their previous two games following an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa but confronting a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August might be the ideal solution.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The striker an outside option for the national team

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the last of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup if he is able to sustain his goal-getting feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim more goals than any other English performer in the top flight this season on six and remains eager to increase that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back required as playmaker and scorer

Sessegnon's story has provided some comfort to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side in 2024 following five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he's also their leading marksman this season alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a surgical procedure. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three of the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in just nine goals this season so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock

The moment for The striker to produce for the Merseyside club

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from their current spot, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity emerges with seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against teams presently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus long balls and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not featured for his club in a month after picking up a groin injury during his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe victory abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's loss to Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's meaningless match against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup qualifiers. A booking during the game would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient