🔗 Share this article Premier League: ten highlights to look out for this matchday Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh battle A Manchester reunion may be in store as the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is finding his feet in west London following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his talents against Wolves before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the youngster scored for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT) 2. Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation focus following a alleged £65m escape clause for a potential January departure, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's middle class. This is predictable from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an difficult spot, having undergone a role reversal: now it's the bottom-half team West Ham who arrive on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have lost 7-1 over two games in their previous two fixtures after an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet facing a backline without a goalless game since August could be the perfect tonic. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday three o'clock Danny Welbeck an outside option for the national team It seemed interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Without even being familiar with him, I understand what he is able to offer me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Earning the last of his 42 caps in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goalscoring feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this season having six and is eager to boost that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The full-back needed as assist provider and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his former side in 2024 following five difficult years in north London, has become a regular starter, operating on the left with the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches feature three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine strikes this season to date. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm 5. Time for The striker to deliver for Liverpool The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's squad need a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from this position, as well as a significant improvement in form, and the possibility arises as seven out of their upcoming ten league games against clubs at the moment in the bottom half of the table. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus aerial passes and quick transitions that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action for a month following a groin injury while his second start in four days in Europe triumph in Germany. Isak returned off the bench in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but was rested the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A booking on Tuesday could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient