🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to watch for this weekend Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh clash A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from the Red Devils and showcased his skills in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside before dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12:30 PM (kick-offs GMT) Antoine Semenyo key to halting Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire transfer speculation focus following a claimed £65m escape clause for his potential January departure, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker with six goals and three assists and is joyous to watch. Still, his team occupy an difficult spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down seven-one over two games in their last two fixtures after an strong opening to the season. Semenyo was denied on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit without a clean sheet for months may prove the ideal tonic. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The striker a surprise option for England It seemed intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton striker reaches 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I know what he is able to provide,” said the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional centre-forward role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 caps in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goal-getting exploits. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes compared to any English footballer in England's top division this term having six and will be anxious to increase that tally when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 following five challenging years in north London, has become a consistent pick, driving down the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role in place of Robinson, who registered 10 assists in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' next four games take in three of the leading five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have built a standing for consistency in the middle. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock The occasion for The striker to perform for the Reds The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team need a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from this position, along with a dramatic boost in performance, and the possibility presents itself with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams at the moment in the lower half of the table. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display against direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured at club level for a month following a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League triumph abroad. He reappeared off the bench in Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his fitness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient