Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Walker faces Garnacho ready for a fresh clash

A Mancunian rematch might be in the offing as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and displayed his abilities in the Wolves match prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a delivery to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City.

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

Antoine Semenyo crucial to halting Cherries' slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column treatment following a claimed £65m escape clause for a possible winter exit, the tabloids positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a attacker who has six goals and three helpers and remains joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his team occupy an difficult position, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one combined in their previous two matches following an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a defence lacking a clean sheet for months may prove the best tonic.

Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3pm

Danny Welbeck a surprise shout for the Three Lions

It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the fixture pause despite the fact that the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 next week. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very conventional centre-forward position.” Gaining the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup provided he can sustain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has more goals over every other English footballer in the top flight this season with six and will be keen to add to 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 offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his boyhood club in 2024 after five tough years at Tottenham, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker last season, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 due to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver in a creative role replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' next four matches feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals this season this season. Danger looms for the club that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Alexander Isak to produce for Liverpool

The dispute regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The manager's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a major upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing sides presently in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks having sustained a groin injury when making his second appearance in the lineup in four days in Europe win in Germany. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber against Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A booking in that match would have made him ineligible. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient