Premier division: ten highlights to keep an eye on this matchday
1. Garnacho and Walker ready for a fresh battle
A Manchester reunion could be on the cards as Burnley's Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The winger is adapting well in west London following his summer move from Manchester United and demonstrated his talents against Wolves before the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto blended electric speed with a flawless low cross. His creation for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before dinking a ball toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, mirroring his earlier celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, served as a testament of how quickly things transform. The most recent instance Garnacho took on Walker? Back when the former netted for United in the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (kick-offs GMT)
The winger key to halting Cherries' slump
Antoine Semenyo is attracting the complete rumour-mill treatment due to a reported £65m release clause for a possible January departure, the tabloids setting him up for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable from a winger who has six finishes plus three helpers who is joyous to watch. However, his team occupy an awkward spot, experiencing a body swap: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who arrive with back-to-back victories, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten 7-1 over two games over their past two games after an impressive opening to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped on the penalty by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a backline without a clean sheet since August may prove the perfect remedy.
Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
Danny Welbeck a left-field choice for the national team
It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Even without being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” said the England boss. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] playing a very orthodox striker role.” Gaining the last of his 42 caps several years ago, it's entirely possible that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup provided he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal striker can claim a greater tally than any other English player in the Premier League this term on six and remains eager to add to that total when Brighton welcome Brentford this weekend.
Brighton versus Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM
4. Sessegnon crucial as creator and finisher
The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of warmth to Fulham's uneven opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club in 2024 following five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left flank with the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he is their leading marksman in the Premier League alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their top scorer the previous campaign, has netted once while Rodrigo Muniz is injured until 2026 owing to a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as an assist provider replacing Robinson, who provided ten setups last season. Fulham's next four fixtures feature three of the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League to date. Danger looms for a side that have built a reputation for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday 3pm
The moment for The striker to perform for Liverpool
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal versus Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to a seventh defeat over ten fixtures. Arne Slot's squad need a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from this position, as well as a significant boost in performance, and a chance presents itself with seven out of their following ten league games against sides presently in the lower half in the league. The threat is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a loss at Anfield to the title holders in the last term, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's showing versus aerial passes and counterattacks that is under scrutiny. The moment has come for Alexander Isak to deliver wearing red. The £125m striker has not played for his club over four weeks after picking up a groin problem during his second consecutive start over a short period in Europe win in Germany. Isak returned as a substitute during Sweden's loss by Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A yellow card in that match would have suspended him. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient
