🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend Garnacho versus Walker set for another clash A Manchester reunion could be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger is adapting well at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before dinking a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the pace with which things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine scored for United in the Wembley triumph over Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is attracting the full gossip column attention following a alleged £65m escape clause for a prospective January departure, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a attacker with six goals and three helpers and is delightful to watch. However, his side are in an awkward position, having engaged in a body swap: now it's the struggling side West Ham who arrive with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 on aggregate over their past two matches following an promising beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa however confronting a defence lacking a clean sheet since August might be the best remedy. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm The striker a left-field choice for the national team It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the international break although the Brighton striker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I am aware what he can provide,” said the England manager. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very traditional No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be on the plane to the World Cup assuming he is able to sustain his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward can claim more goals over every other English footballer in the Premier League this term on six and will be anxious to increase that count when Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 4. Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer Sessegnon's story has offered a degree of positivity to Fulham's bumpy start. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his former side in 2024 after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman this season together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man last season, has bagged one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last season. The Cottagers' following four games include three among the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine strikes in the league this season. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm 5. Time for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies during the match as they succumbed to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's squad need a prolonged upturn to enter the title race from here, plus a significant boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their following ten league games facing sides currently in the bottom half in the standings. The risk is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a home league defeat on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played at club level in a month having sustained a groin injury during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe win in Germany. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but missed the subsequent inconsequential game with Slovenia to ensure his fitness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution on Tuesday might have made him ineligible. He might be short of|lacking|deficient