🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this matchday Garnacho versus Walker set for another encounter A Manchester reunion could be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his summer move from Old Trafford and demonstrated his talents versus Wolverhampton before the fixture pause. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved shifting infield before dinking a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, echoing his earlier embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? During the Argentine found the net for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City. Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (kick-offs GMT) The winger crucial to halting Cherries' slide Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete gossip column treatment following a alleged £65m release clause for his prospective mid-season move, the media positioning him for promotion out of the Premier League's average tier. This is to be expected for a attacker who has six goals plus three assists who is joyous to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an awkward spot, having engaged in a body swap: it is the bottom-half team West Ham who come in with successive wins, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven-one on aggregate over their last two fixtures after an impressive opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat by Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game for months may prove the ideal remedy. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM The striker a surprise shout for the Three Lions It was notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion throughout the fixture pause although the Brighton forward reaches 35 soon. “Despite not being familiar with him, I am aware what he is able to give me,” commented the England boss. “He could serve as a stand-in for Harry [Kane] playing a quite traditional No 9 role.” Earning the final 42 international appearances several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck could be in the squad for the World Cup if he manages to maintain his goal-getting feats. Once of Manchester United and Arsenal striker has additional strikes than any other English performer in the Premier League this campaign with six and will be keen to add to that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3pm Ryan Sessegnon crucial as assist provider and scorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought a measure of comfort to Fulham's uneven beginning. The 25-year-old, who came back to his youth team in 2024 after five difficult years with Spurs, has emerged as a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? Having scored twice, he is their joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man in the last term, has netted a single goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period owing to a surgical procedure. Sessegnon is also needing to deliver as an assist provider in place of Robinson, who registered ten setups last season. Fulham's next four fixtures take in three among the best five as well as Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine strikes in the Premier League this season. Danger looms for a team that have built a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday 3pm The moment for The striker to deliver for the Reds The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority during the match as they fell to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. The manager's side must have a consistent improvement to force their way into the championship chase from this position, plus a dramatic upturn in results, and opportunity arises with seven from their next 10 Premier League matches versus teams currently in the lower half in the standings. The risk is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to deliver a loss at Anfield to Liverpool in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's showing when facing long balls and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform in a Liverpool shirt. The £125m striker has been absent for his club for a month having sustained a muscle issue when making his second consecutive start over a short period in continental competition triumph in Germany. The striker came back as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but missed the midweek meaningless match with Slovenia to ensure his availability for next year's World Cup playoffs. A booking during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient