🔗 Share this article Premier League: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend 1. Garnacho and Walker set for a new encounter A Manchester reunion might be on the cards when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge following his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match prior to the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace with a ideal low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before chipping a delivery toward the far post. His goal reaction with Neto, echoing his previous hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which situations evolve. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? During the youngster netted for United during their Wembley triumph over Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT) Antoine Semenyo vital to stopping Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire transfer speculation attention amid a alleged £65m escape clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. This is to be expected for a wide player who has a half-dozen strikes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward spot, having undergone a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one on aggregate in their previous two games after an impressive beginning to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the heavy loss by Aston Villa however facing a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August might be the perfect tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock Danny Welbeck a surprise option for England It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 next week. “Without even being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” said the England coach. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] in a quite conventional No 9 role.” Gaining the last of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to maintain his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker can claim a greater tally compared to any English player in England's top division this season on six and is eager to boost that total as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The full-back needed as creator and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The former Tottenham man, who returned to his youth team in 2024 after five challenging years with Spurs, has emerged as a regular starter, operating on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? With two goals, he is their top goalscorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has netted one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for the long term because of hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also having to step up as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied ten helpers last time round. Fulham's next four matches feature three from the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed just nine goals this season to date. A threat emerges for a side that have earned a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The occasion for Alexander Isak to produce for the Reds The controversy regarding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's deficiencies on the day as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's side require a consistent improvement to force their way into the league contest from here, along with a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven of their following ten league games against clubs presently in the bottom half in the standings. The threat is evident from Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool last season, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing direct play and counterattacks that is under the spotlight. It is time for Alexander Isak to show up in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin injury while his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition victory abroad. He reappeared as a substitute in Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A yellow card during the game would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient