đź”— Share this article Premier League: ten key points to watch for this weekend Garnacho versus Walker poised for a new encounter A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man has started to settle with Chelsea after his summer move from Manchester United and showcased his abilities in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to dinking a ball across the goalmouth. His celebration with Neto, echoing his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of the pace with which circumstances change. The last time Garnacho took on Walker? When the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo vital to ending Cherries' decline Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire gossip column attention following a reported ÂŁ65m buyout clause for his potential winter exit, the gossip columns setting him up for graduation out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable for a winger who has a half-dozen strikes and three assists who is delightful to watch. Still, his side occupy an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on successive wins, whereas Bournemouth are down 7-1 over two games in their last two games following an strong start to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi MartĂnez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa but facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm Danny Welbeck a surprise option for the Three Lions It was interesting to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window although the Brighton attacker celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not having met him, I know what he can give me,” said the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a quite orthodox No 9 position.” Having won the last of his 42 caps several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be on the plane to the World Cup if he manages to sustain his goalscoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward boasts more goals than any other English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and remains keen to boost that tally when Brighton welcome Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday 3:00 PM 4. Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's inconsistent start. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, driving down the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the league together with Harry Wilson. RaĂşl JimĂ©nez, their primary attacker in the last term, has scored one goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. Fulham's upcoming four fixtures take in three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine scores in the Premier League to date. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The moment for The striker to produce for the Reds The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The coach's side require a prolonged upturn to muscle into the league contest from here, as well as a dramatic boost in performance, and opportunity presents itself with seven from their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures facing sides at the moment in the bottom ten in the standings. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus direct play and quick transitions that will be in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver for Liverpool. The ÂŁ125m striker has not played in domestic action over four weeks following a groin problem while his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in continental competition victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. He reappeared as a substitute during Sweden's defeat against Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match versus Slovenia to secure his availability for the World Cup knockout rounds. A yellow card in that match might have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient