🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten highlights to watch for this weekend 1. Garnacho and Walker set for a fresh battle A Mancunian rematch may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his talents against Wolves prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before lofting a ball to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT) 2. Semenyo key to halting Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill attention due to a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's average tier. This is predictable from a attacker with six finishes plus three assists and is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an tricky position, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined in their previous two fixtures after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but facing a backline lacking a shutout for months might be the perfect tonic. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday 3pm The striker a surprise option for the Three Lions It proved interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window even though the Brighton forward turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to provide,” stated the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup if he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally over every other English player in England's top division this campaign on six and will be keen to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years with Spurs, is now a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches take in three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a reputation for mid-table stability. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock The occasion for Isak to deliver for Liverpool The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the league contest from here, plus a major boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself as seven out of their following ten league games versus teams presently in the lower half of the table. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's showing against direct play and fast breaks that will be in focus. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level in a month following a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish loss against Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A caution on Tuesday might have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient