🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten key points to look out for this weekend Garnacho versus Walker set for a fresh clash A Manchester reunion might be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho at Turf Moor. The wide man has started to settle at Stamford Bridge after his close-season transfer from Old Trafford and demonstrated his abilities against Wolves prior to the international break. His setup for Pedro Neto blended blistering pace and a flawless low cross. His contribution for Malo Gusto required shifting infield prior to chipping a delivery toward the far post. His joyous moment with Neto, replicating his prior embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the pace with which situations evolve. The most recent instance Garnacho faced Walker? When the Argentine scored for United during their cup final win over Manchester City. Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT) The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's slide Antoine Semenyo is getting the full rumour-mill treatment following a claimed £65m escape clause for his prospective winter exit, the media positioning him for graduation from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. This is understandable from a attacker with six finishes and three setups and is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward spot, having engaged in a role reversal: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in with back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth have lost seven-one over two games over their previous two fixtures following an promising start to the campaign. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez during the 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa however confronting a defence without a goalless game since August may prove the best solution. Bournemouth against West Ham, Saturday three o'clock The striker an outside option for the Three Lions It was notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break although the Brighton forward celebrates 35 in the coming days. “Despite not knowing him, I know what he could give me,” stated the England manager. “He could serve as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a very orthodox centre-forward role.” Having won the final 42 England games back in 2018, it's entirely possible that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goal-getting feats. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal attacker has additional strikes compared to any English footballer in the top flight this term having six and will be eager to add to that count when Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM 4. Sessegnon required as assist provider and scorer The Ryan Sessegnon tale has brought a measure of positivity to Fulham's uneven beginning. The former Tottenham man, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 after five tough years with Spurs, is now a regular starter, pushing forward on the left side in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The issue? Having scored twice, he remains their leading marksman in the league alongside Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez, their leading man the previous campaign, has netted a single goal while Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a hamstring operation. Additionally, Sessegnon being required to contribute as an assist provider instead of Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. The Cottagers' following four games include three from the top five as well as Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the league to date. A threat emerges for the club that have built a reputation for consistency in the middle. Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm The moment for Isak to produce for Liverpool The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike versus Manchester City could not hide Liverpool's inferiority on the day as they lost to loss number seven over ten fixtures. The manager's squad require a consistent improvement to enter the league contest from this position, as well as a dramatic improvement in form, and opportunity emerges with seven out of their following ten league games against sides currently in the bottom ten in the league. The danger is evident from Nottingham Forest, the sole side to hand a defeat on their own turf to the title holders in the last term, but it is not only Liverpool's display when facing long balls and fast breaks that remains under the spotlight. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has not played at club level in a month following a muscle issue during his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe victory abroad. Isak returned as a substitute in Sweden's reverse by Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's dead rubber with Slovenia to ensure his readiness for the World Cup playoffs. A caution in that match could have made him ineligible. The striker could be short of|lacking|deficient