π Share this article Premier League: ten key points to look out for this weekend Garnacho versus Walker ready for a fresh battle A Mancunian rematch might be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His setup for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before lofting a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus HΓΈjlund, was a testament of how quickly situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? During the former scored for United in their cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday half past twelve (all times GMT) The winger vital to halting Cherries' slide Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire rumour-mill focus amid a reported Β£65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the tabloids preparing him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. That is predictable from a winger who has six goals plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his team find themselves in an difficult spot, having undergone a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter with successive wins, while Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games over their last two fixtures after an impressive start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the penalty spot by Emi MartΓnez in their heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a backline lacking a goalless game for months may prove the best solution. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The striker a surprise option for England It was interesting to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause even though the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. βWithout even having met him, I know what he can offer me,β stated the England manager. βHe could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.β Having won the final 42 international appearances in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to continue his goalscoring performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term having six and is keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock Ryan Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher The Ryan Sessegnon tale has provided a degree of comfort to Fulham's bumpy opening. The left-sided player, who came back to his former side in 2024 following five tough years in north London, has emerged as a consistent pick, driving down the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four matches take in three among the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine goals in the league this season. A threat emerges for the club that have built a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm The moment for Isak to deliver for the Reds The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to their seventh loss over ten fixtures. The coach's squad must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the championship chase from this position, as well as a major improvement in form, and the possibility emerges as seven from their next 10 league games against teams at the moment in the lower half in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to the title holders last season, however it's not just Liverpool's performance against long balls and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. It is time for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not played at club level in a month following a muscle issue when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back off the bench in Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber versus Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient