🔗 Share this article English top flight: ten highlights to look out for this round of fixtures Walker faces Garnacho set for a new clash A Manchester reunion could be in the offing as the Clarets' Kyle Walker confronts the Blues' Alejandro Garnacho on Burnley's turf. The attacker is adapting well at Stamford Bridge following his close-season transfer from Manchester United and displayed his abilities versus Wolverhampton prior to the international break. His key pass for Pedro Neto combined rapid acceleration with a flawless grounded ball. His build-up for Malo Gusto required shifting infield before lofting a delivery toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, replicating his previous embrace with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a testament of the speed at which things transform. The previous occasion Garnacho encountered Walker? Back when the youngster scored for United in their cup final win against Manchester City. Burnley vs Chelsea, Saturday afternoon half past twelve (all times GMT) 2. Semenyo crucial to stopping Bournemouth's decline Antoine Semenyo is attracting the entire gossip column treatment amid a alleged £65m release clause for his possible mid-season move, the tabloids positioning him for advancement out of the Premier League's average tier. That is to be expected for a attacker with a half-dozen strikes plus three helpers and remains delightful to watch. Nonetheless, his side occupy an difficult position, having engaged in a form flip: it is the struggling side West Ham who come in on consecutive triumphs, while Bournemouth have lost 7-1 combined over their past two matches following an strong start to the campaign. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa yet facing a defence that hasn't kept a goalless game since August could be the ideal tonic. Bournemouth versus West Ham, Saturday afternoon 3pm 3. Welbeck an outside shout for the Three Lions It was intriguing to listen to Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck repeatedly throughout the national team window despite the fact that the Brighton forward reaches 35 in the coming days. “Without even having met him, I understand what he could give me,” said the England coach. “He can be a reserve for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Earning the last of his 42 caps back in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be selected for the World Cup if he is able to continue his goal-getting performances. The ex- Manchester United and Arsenal forward has more goals than any other English footballer in the top flight this campaign on six and is anxious to add to that count as Brighton host Brentford this weekend. Brighton vs Brentford, Saturday three o'clock The full-back crucial as assist provider and goalscorer The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has provided a degree of warmth to Fulham's uneven beginning. The left-sided player, who returned to his former side in 2024 following five tough years in north London, has become a regular starter, pushing forward on the left due to the injury of the sidelined Antonee Robinson. The issue? On two goals, he remains their joint-top scorer in the Premier League as well as Harry Wilson. Their main striker, their primary attacker the previous campaign, has bagged once whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out for an extended period because of a hamstring operation. Sessegnon must also needing to deliver as a creator replacing Robinson, who supplied ten setups last season. Fulham's following four matches include three from the top five and Crystal Palace, who have allowed only nine goals in the Premier League to date. Trouble awaits for the club that have developed a standing for solidity in the central positions. Fulham vs Sunderland, Saturday afternoon 3pm The occasion for Alexander Isak to perform for the Merseyside club The dispute about Virgil van Dijk's chalked-off effort versus Manchester City failed to mask Liverpool's shortcomings on the day as they lost to loss number seven in 10 games. The coach's team require a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, along with a significant boost in performance, and a chance arises with seven from their upcoming ten league games against sides currently in the bottom half of the table. The threat is evident posed by Nottingham Forest, the only team to deliver a defeat on their own turf to Liverpool the previous campaign, yet it isn't solely Liverpool's performance when facing long balls and fast breaks that will be under the spotlight. Now is the occasion for Alexander Isak to perform wearing red. The big-money forward has not played in domestic action for a month after picking up a muscle issue during his second start in four days in continental competition victory abroad. Isak returned off the bench during Sweden's reverse against Switzerland but sat out Tuesday's inconsequential game with Slovenia to secure his readiness for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. A caution during the game would have ruled him out. He might be short of|lacking|deficient