Premier League: 10 things to watch for this weekend
Walker faces Garnacho set for another clash
A Mancunian rematch could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle in west London following his summer move from the Red Devils and demonstrated his skills in the Wolves match before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a perfect low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto entailed shifting infield before chipping a cross toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his previous celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a reminder of how quickly circumstances change. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster found the net for United in the Wembley triumph against Manchester City.
Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT)
2. Semenyo key to ending Cherries' slide
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the entire rumour-mill treatment amid a alleged £65m release clause for his potential winter exit, the media preparing him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected from a wide player with a half-dozen strikes plus three assists who is delightful to watch. However, his side find themselves in an tricky position, experiencing a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who arrive on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven-one on aggregate in their last two games following an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the spot by Emi Martínez in the four-nil loss to Aston Villa however facing a defence without a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the ideal tonic.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday 3:00 PM
The striker a surprise option for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton attacker reaches 35 in the coming days. “Even without knowing him, I am aware what he could offer me,” said the England boss. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a very traditional No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup if he can sustain his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally compared to any English performer in the Premier League this season having six and is keen to increase that tally as Brighton entertain Brentford in Saturday's match.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm
Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and finisher
Sessegnon's story has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven start. The left-sided player, who rejoined his boyhood club in 2024 following five challenging years in north London, has become a consistent pick, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The worry? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League together with Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their leading man in the last term, has scored once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 owing to hamstring surgery. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator in place of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last season. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures include three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine goals this season this season. Danger looms for a side that have developed a standing for mid-table stability.
Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM
The moment for The striker to deliver for Liverpool
The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a sustained recovery to enter the title race from this position, along with a significant boost in performance, and the possibility arises with seven out of their following ten Premier League matches against clubs presently in the bottom ten in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus direct play and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to deliver in a Liverpool shirt. The expensive signing has been absent at club level for a month following a groin problem during his second consecutive start in four days in the Champions League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned from the bench in the Swedish loss to Switzerland but missed the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to secure his availability for next year's World Cup knockout rounds. A caution in that match would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient
