🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to look out for this weekend 1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new clash A Manchester reunion might be on the cards as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The winger is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to lofting a cross across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster found the net for United during their cup final win against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (kick-offs GMT) The winger crucial to stopping Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire transfer speculation focus due to a reported £65m release clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable for a winger who has six goals plus three helpers and is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an tricky situation, experiencing a body swap: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their previous two fixtures following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa however confronting a backline lacking a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the best solution. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM 3. Welbeck an outside choice for the national team It seemed interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the national team window even though the Brighton striker celebrates 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he can offer me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional striker position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goalscoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes over every other English footballer in the top flight this season on six and remains keen to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday 3pm 4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer Sessegnon's story has brought a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side in 2024 after five tough years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, operating on the left flank due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he's also their top goalscorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League so far. Trouble awaits for a side that have earned a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday three o'clock The occasion for The striker to perform for Liverpool The controversy surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side must have a sustained recovery to force their way into the league contest from here, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity emerges as seven out of their next 10 league games facing clubs currently in the bottom ten of the table. The risk is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus direct play and fast breaks that will be under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month after picking up a groin injury while his second start over a short period in continental competition win at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared off the bench in the Swedish defeat to Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient