🔗 Share this article Premier division: ten key points to keep an eye on this weekend 1. Garnacho and Walker poised for a fresh battle A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Manchester United and showcased his skills in the Wolves match before the national team interval. His assist for Pedro Neto mixed electric speed and a perfect low cross. His build-up for Malo Gusto entailed cutting inside prior to dinking a cross across the goalmouth. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a indication of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine scored for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (start times GMT) The winger key to halting Cherries' decline Antoine Semenyo is getting the entire rumour-mill attention due to a claimed £65m buyout clause for his prospective mid-season move, the gossip columns positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's mid-table ranks. That is predictable for a winger who has six finishes plus three setups who is pleasurable to watch. However, Bournemouth occupy an awkward position, having engaged in a role reversal: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games in their past two fixtures following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa however confronting a defensive unit that hasn't kept a clean sheet for months may prove the best tonic. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM The striker a left-field choice for England It proved intriguing to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times during the national team window even though the Brighton attacker reaches 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I understand what he is able to give me,” stated the England boss. “He might act as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] as a very conventional striker position.” Having won the final 42 international appearances back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he can sustain his goalscoring performances. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the top flight this season having six and is keen to add to that tally as Brighton host Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and finisher Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who came back to his youth team in 2024 after five tough years in north London, has emerged as a regular starter, driving down the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he is their leading marksman in the league together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their top scorer last season, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups in the previous campaign. Fulham's upcoming four matches include three from the leading five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the Premier League so far. A threat emerges for a team that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm The occasion for The striker to deliver for Liverpool The controversy about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The manager's side must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from this position, along with a major upturn in results, and opportunity presents itself as seven of their upcoming ten league games against sides presently in the bottom ten in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance against aerial passes and fast breaks that remains in focus. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured in domestic action for a month having sustained a groin injury when making his second start over a short period in Europe win in Germany. Isak returned from the bench during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the subsequent dead rubber with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match would have suspended him. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient