Premier League: ten highlights to keep an eye on this round of fixtures

Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash

A Manchester reunion may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man is finding his feet in west London after his summer move from Old Trafford and showcased his talents versus Wolverhampton prior to the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration and a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, replicating his prior hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of how quickly things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? During the youngster scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (start times GMT)

The winger key to ending Cherries' slump

Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete transfer speculation treatment amid a alleged £65m escape clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a attacker with six finishes plus three assists and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his team are in an awkward situation, experiencing a role reversal: now it's the struggling side West Ham who come in with consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth are down seven-one combined in their last two matches following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the four-nil loss to Aston Villa yet confronting a defence lacking a goalless game in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect tonic.

Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock

Danny Welbeck a surprise option for England

It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to give me,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] playing a very conventional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be selected to the World Cup assuming he manages to continue his goal-getting exploits. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in England's top division this term on six and is eager to boost that total when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm

Ryan Sessegnon required as creator and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's inconsistent beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team in 2024 following five challenging years at Tottenham, has emerged as a consistent pick, operating on the left in the absence of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also being required to contribute in a creative role replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' following four fixtures feature three of the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a side that have built a name for mid-table stability.

Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

5. Time for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club

The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal in the match with Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they succumbed to their seventh loss in 10 games. The manager's team must have a prolonged upturn to force their way into the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and a chance emerges with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against teams presently in the bottom half of the table. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat on the champions last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in the Champions League win at Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek inconsequential game against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient