🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures 1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a new encounter Another northwest showdown might be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is finding his feet at Stamford Bridge after his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto combined electric speed with a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto required cutting inside prior to chipping a ball across the goalmouth. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly circumstances change. The most recent instance Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the former found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo vital to ending Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill focus amid a alleged £65m release clause for a potential winter exit, the media positioning him for graduation out of the Premier League's average tier. That is understandable for a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists and remains pleasurable to watch. Still, his side are in an tricky position, having undergone a role reversal: it is the struggling side West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 combined over their past two fixtures following an strong beginning to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a backline without a shutout for months could be the ideal remedy. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the national team It seemed intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel reference Danny Welbeck multiple times during the international break even though the Brighton attacker turns 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he could offer me,” commented the England coach. “He can be a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 position.” Earning the most recent of his 42 international appearances in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck could be in the squad to the World Cup provided he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals than any other English footballer in the top flight this term with six and will be eager to add to that count when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock The full-back required as assist provider and scorer Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team in 2024 after five challenging years at Tottenham, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their top goalscorer in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator in place of Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. Fulham's next four fixtures include three of the top five plus Crystal Palace, who have conceded merely nine scores this season to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have built a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3pm 5. Time for Isak to produce for the Merseyside club The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's deficiencies in that game as they lost to their seventh loss in ten matches. The coach's side need a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from their current spot, plus a major upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches against sides presently in the bottom half in the league. The danger is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a home league defeat to the title holders last season, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's display versus direct play and quick transitions that remains under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has been absent at club level in a month following a groin injury while his second consecutive start over a short period in the Champions League win abroad. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's defeat to Switzerland but sat out the midweek inconsequential game with Slovenia to guarantee his availability for the World Cup playoffs. A caution during the game could have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient