🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash Another northwest showdown may be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto mixed blistering pace with a ideal low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of how quickly situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo key to stopping Bournemouth's slump Antoine Semenyo is getting the full gossip column treatment following a reported £65m buyout clause for a potential January departure, the gossip columns setting him up for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected from a winger with six goals and three setups who is delightful to watch. Still, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven to one on aggregate in their previous two matches following an promising start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa but confronting a defensive unit lacking a goalless game for months may prove the best remedy. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck a left-field choice for England It proved intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window although the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I understand what he can give me,” commented the England boss. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a very orthodox striker role.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he can sustain his scoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign with six and remains anxious to boost that total as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 4. Sessegnon needed as creator and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has offered a degree of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The 25-year-old, who returned to his boyhood club in 2024 after five difficult years in north London, has become a consistent pick, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has bagged once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role instead of Robinson, who registered ten setups last time round. Fulham's upcoming four games feature three from the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine scores in the Premier League this season. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a standing for mid-table stability. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in ten matches. Arne Slot's team require a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from here, as well as a significant upturn in results, and the possibility emerges as seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus teams at the moment in the bottom ten of the table. The threat is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing against long balls and quick transitions that will be in focus. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to show up for Liverpool. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month following a groin injury while his second start in quick succession in continental competition triumph abroad. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his fitness for the upcoming World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient