🔗 Share this article Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this weekend Walker faces Garnacho set for another clash Another northwest showdown could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well with Chelsea after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his skills versus Wolverhampton before the national team interval. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined electric speed and a flawless grounded ball. His creation for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before chipping a ball toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? Back when the former netted for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete transfer speculation focus due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective January departure, the media preparing him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes plus three setups and remains delightful to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an difficult spot, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate in their previous two fixtures following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa but confronting a backline lacking a goalless game since August might be the ideal solution. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock 3. Welbeck a left-field option for England It proved notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Gaining the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck might be on the plane for the World Cup assuming he is able to maintain his scoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim more goals compared to any English player in the Premier League this term having six and is keen to boost that total as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock The full-back needed as playmaker and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some positivity to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side in 2024 after five difficult years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period due to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four fixtures feature three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season so far. Danger looms for the club that have developed a name for solidity in the central positions. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they fell to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's team need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from this position, plus a major boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their next 10 Premier League matches facing teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display when facing long balls and quick transitions that remains in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action over four weeks having sustained a groin injury while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back from the bench in the Swedish defeat against Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber against Slovenia to secure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game could have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient