đź”— Share this article Premier League: ten highlights to watch for this matchday Garnacho versus Walker ready for a new clash Another northwest showdown could be in store when the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a perfect low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required moving onto his right prior to chipping a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho encountered Walker? When the Argentine found the net for United in their Wembley triumph against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (start times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to ending Cherries' slump Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full gossip column focus following a reported ÂŁ65m release clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids preparing him for promotion from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is predictable for a winger with a half-dozen strikes and three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side find themselves in an difficult spot, experiencing a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one on aggregate in their past two matches following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo had his effort saved from the spot by Emi MartĂnez in the heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a defensive unit that hasn't kept a goalless game in the league since the start of the season could be the perfect remedy. Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock The striker a surprise choice for the national team It proved notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the fixture pause even though the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not having met him, I understand what he could give me,” stated the England coach. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite traditional striker position.” Gaining the final 42 England games in 2018, it's quite plausible that Welbeck may be in the squad for the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring feats. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker has a greater tally over every other English footballer in England's top division this campaign on six and will be keen to boost that count as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday. Brighton against Brentford, Saturday three o'clock Ryan Sessegnon crucial as playmaker and scorer The Ryan Sessegnon tale has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his boyhood club in 2024 after five tough years in north London, has become a first-team fixture, pushing forward on the left side due to the injury of the injured Antonee Robinson. The worry? Having scored twice, he's also their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has netted once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up in a creative role instead of Robinson, who provided ten setups in the previous campaign. The Cottagers' upcoming four fixtures feature three of the top five and Crystal Palace, who have let in merely nine scores in the league so far. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a name for mid-table stability. Fulham versus Sunderland, Saturday 3:00 PM The moment for Alexander Isak to perform for the Reds The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike against Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they succumbed to loss number seven in ten matches. Arne Slot's team must have a sustained recovery to enter the championship chase from here, as well as a major upturn in results, and the possibility emerges with seven out of their following ten top-flight fixtures versus teams at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The risk is clear from Nottingham Forest, the only team to inflict a defeat on their own turf on the champions in the last term, however it's not just Liverpool's showing when facing aerial passes and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. It is time that Alexander Isak to perform for Liverpool. The big-money forward has not featured in domestic action in a month following a muscle issue while his second consecutive start in quick succession in continental competition victory in Germany. He reappeared from the bench in the Swedish reverse by Switzerland but sat out the subsequent dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A booking in that match would have suspended him. He might be short of|lacking|deficient