Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday

Walker faces Garnacho set for another encounter

Another northwest showdown might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The attacker has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from the Red Devils and displayed his abilities against Wolves prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed with a flawless low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside before lofting a ball to the back post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former scored for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Cherries' decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus amid a reported £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the media setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's middle class. That is predictable for a attacker who has six goals and three helpers who is joyous to watch. Still, his side occupy an tricky position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on successive wins, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one combined in their previous two games following an impressive beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but taking on a defence that hasn't kept a clean sheet since August may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the national team

It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he is able to provide,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he is able to maintain his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts more goals than any other English performer in the Premier League this season with six and remains anxious to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer

The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his youth team in 2024 following five difficult years at Tottenham, has emerged as a first-team fixture, driving down the left side with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as a creator instead of Robinson, who registered ten helpers in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine scores in the league so far. Danger looms for a side that have developed a reputation for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Isak to produce for Liverpool

The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's side must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from here, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and a chance emerges as seven of their following ten Premier League matches versus teams currently in the bottom half of the table. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to the title holders last season, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury when making his second start in four days in continental competition triumph in Germany. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his fitness for next year's World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient