Premier League: 10 things to keep an eye on this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho poised for a new clash

A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed rapid acceleration with a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed moving onto his right prior to chipping a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win over Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

Antoine Semenyo vital to halting Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is getting the complete rumour-mill attention amid a alleged £65m buyout clause for his possible mid-season move, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a attacker who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists and remains joyous to watch. However, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games over their past two games following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet taking on a defence without a shutout for months might be the best solution.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm

3. Welbeck an outside shout for England

It was intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker turns 35 next week. “Even without having met him, I understand what he can give me,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional striker position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be selected for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally than any other English performer in England's top division this term with six and is anxious to boost that total when Brighton host Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

The full-back required as assist provider and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some warmth to Fulham's inconsistent start. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club in 2024 after five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four games feature three among the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

The moment for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds

The debate surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's squad require a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from their current spot, as well as a major improvement in form, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their next 10 top-flight fixtures versus sides at the moment in the lower half of the table. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured for his club over four weeks following a groin injury during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish reverse to Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A booking on Tuesday could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient