🔗 Share this article English top flight: 10 things to watch for this weekend Walker faces Garnacho ready for a new encounter A Mancunian rematch could be in the offing when the Clarets' Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The winger has started to settle in west London after his summer move from Manchester United and displayed his skills against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended rapid acceleration with a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His creation for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to dinking a cross to the back post. His goal reaction with Neto, mirroring his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United during their Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12:30 PM (all times GMT) Antoine Semenyo crucial to ending Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column treatment amid a alleged £65m escape clause for a prospective winter exit, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's average tier. It is predictable from a wide player who has six finishes plus three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, Bournemouth find themselves in an awkward position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who enter on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one over two games in their past two fixtures after an strong beginning to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however facing a defensive unit without a shutout for months could be the best tonic. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM Danny Welbeck a left-field shout for England It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel mention Danny Welbeck repeatedly during the national team window although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 soon. “Even without having met him, I am aware what he could give me,” commented the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional No 9 position.” Earning the final 42 England games in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be in the squad to the World Cup provided he manages to continue his goal-getting performances. The former Manchester United and Arsenal attacker boasts additional strikes compared to any English player in the top flight this term with six and remains eager to add to that total when Brighton host Brentford in Saturday's match. Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock 4. Sessegnon needed as playmaker and scorer Sessegnon's story has offered some warmth to Fulham's bumpy beginning. The 25-year-old, who rejoined his former side in 2024 after five difficult years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their top scorer in the last term, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as a creator replacing Robinson, who registered ten helpers last time round. The Cottagers' following four fixtures feature three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed merely nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for a team that have earned a name for consistency in the middle. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool The debate about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings in that game as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. Arne Slot's side require a prolonged upturn to enter the championship chase from this position, as well as a dramatic upturn in results, and a chance presents itself with seven of their upcoming ten Premier League matches facing clubs presently in the lower half in the league. The danger is obvious from Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and fast breaks that is in focus. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not featured at club level for a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start in quick succession in Europe triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent meaningless match against Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution on Tuesday would have ruled him out. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient