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Walker faces Garnacho set for a fresh battle

A Mancunian rematch may be in store as Burnley's Kyle Walker faces the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well in west London after his off-season signing from Old Trafford and showcased his abilities against Wolves before the fixture pause. His assist for Pedro Neto combined blistering pace and a flawless grounded ball. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right prior to lofting a cross to the back post. His celebration with Neto, mirroring his prior celebration with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, acted as a indication of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho faced Walker? When the youngster scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City.

Burnley against Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times GMT)

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The winger key to stopping Bournemouth's decline

Antoine Semenyo is receiving the complete rumour-mill attention amid a claimed £65m escape clause for his potential mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's middle class. That is understandable for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers who is pleasurable to watch. Still, Bournemouth are in an awkward position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the relegation battlers West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, whereas Bournemouth have been beaten seven to one over two games in their past two matches following an promising start to the season. Semenyo was denied from the penalty spot by Emi Martínez in their heavy loss by Aston Villa yet facing a backline that hasn't kept a shutout in the league since the start of the season may prove the perfect remedy.

Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday 3pm

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The striker a left-field choice for England

It seemed notable to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck on more than one occasion during the international break despite the fact that the Brighton forward turns 35 next week. “Without even knowing him, I know what he could provide,” said the England manager. “He might act as a reserve for Harry [Kane] in a quite traditional striker position.” Having won the most recent of his 42 international appearances several years ago, there is every chance that Welbeck might be in the squad to the World Cup assuming he can maintain his goal-getting exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has additional strikes over every other English player in the top flight this term having six and remains anxious to increase that count as Brighton entertain Brentford on Saturday.

Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM

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Ryan Sessegnon needed as assist provider and goalscorer

Sessegnon's story has offered a measure of warmth to Fulham's inconsistent opening. The left-sided player, who rejoined his youth team in 2024 following five tough years at Tottenham, is now a regular starter, operating on the left flank in the absence of the injured Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he remains their leading marksman in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their primary attacker in the last term, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is unavailable for an extended period due to a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who provided ten helpers last season. Fulham's upcoming four matches take in three among the leading five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded just nine goals this season to date. Trouble awaits for a side that have developed a name for consistency in the middle.

Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm

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5. Time for Isak to perform for the Merseyside club

The debate about Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal against Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's shortcomings during the match as they succumbed to a seventh defeat in ten matches. The manager's squad must have a prolonged upturn to muscle into the title race from this position, as well as a major improvement in form, and the possibility emerges with seven of their upcoming ten top-flight fixtures against clubs at the moment in the bottom half in the league. The risk is clear posed by Nottingham Forest, the sole side to inflict a loss at Anfield to the title holders the previous campaign, but it is not only Liverpool's display versus direct play and counterattacks that remains under scrutiny. Now is the occasion that Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The £125m striker has not played in domestic action in a month after picking up a groin problem when making his second appearance in the lineup over a short period in Europe triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt. Isak returned as a substitute in the Swedish defeat by Switzerland but sat out the midweek dead rubber versus Slovenia to guarantee his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game would have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient