Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this weekend

Garnacho versus Walker set for a new encounter

A Manchester reunion might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is finding his feet with Chelsea following his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents in the Wolves match before the fixture pause. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a ideal low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto involved cutting inside before chipping a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT)

2. Semenyo crucial to halting Bournemouth's slide

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full transfer speculation attention following a claimed £65m buyout clause for a prospective January departure, the gossip columns positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable from a winger with six finishes and three assists and remains joyous to watch. However, his side are in an awkward situation, having undergone a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their previous two matches following an promising beginning to the season. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August could be the ideal tonic.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock

3. Welbeck a surprise choice for England

It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 in the coming days. “Despite not being familiar with him, I understand what he could provide,” said the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 England games several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim a greater tally over every other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and remains anxious to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford this weekend.

Brighton against Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM

Ryan Sessegnon needed as creator and finisher

Sessegnon's story has provided some warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team recently following five tough years with Spurs, has become a first-team fixture, driving down the left flank due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's following four matches feature three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league this season. Trouble awaits for the club that have earned a name for solidity in the central positions.

Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

The moment for The striker to perform for the Reds

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. Arne Slot's squad must have a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from their current spot, as well as a significant upturn in results, and the possibility arises with seven of their following ten top-flight fixtures facing sides presently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus direct play and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has not played at club level for a month after picking up a groin problem while his second consecutive start in quick succession in the Champions League win in Germany. He reappeared from the bench during Sweden's reverse to Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution during the game might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient