A Mancunian rematch may be in the offing when Burnley's Kyle Walker lines up against Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho in Lancashire. The wide man is adapting well with Chelsea following his off-season signing from Old Trafford and demonstrated his skills versus Wolverhampton before the international break. His assist for Pedro Neto blended electric speed and a perfect along-the-deck delivery. His contribution for Malo Gusto involved moving onto his right before lofting a cross toward the far post. His celebration with Neto, echoing his earlier hug with Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Højlund, was a reminder of how quickly things transform. The last time Garnacho faced Walker? During the former netted for United during their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.
Burnley versus Chelsea, Saturday afternoon 12.30pm (all times GMT)
Antoine Semenyo is receiving the full rumour-mill attention due to a claimed £65m escape clause for his possible winter exit, the gossip columns preparing him for advancement from the Premier League's mid-table ranks. It is predictable for a wide player who has six finishes and three helpers and is pleasurable to watch. Nonetheless, his side are in an difficult spot, experiencing a form flip: now it's the relegation battlers West Ham who enter on back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are down seven to one over two games in their previous two games after an promising opening to the season. Semenyo saw his attempt stopped from the spot by Emi Martínez in the heavy loss to Aston Villa however taking on a backline without a clean sheet in the league since the start of the season might be the perfect solution.
Bournemouth vs West Ham, Saturday three o'clock
It seemed notable to hear Thomas Tuchel name-drop Danny Welbeck multiple times throughout the national team window although the Brighton striker reaches 35 soon. “Without even being familiar with him, I know what he can provide,” commented the England manager. “He might act as a back-up for Harry [Kane] as a quite conventional No 9 role.” Having won the final 42 England games in 2018, there is every chance that Welbeck may be selected to the World Cup assuming he is able to continue his scoring exploits. The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker boasts a greater tally compared to any English performer in England's top division this season with six and will be eager to increase that total as Brighton welcome Brentford on Saturday.
Brighton against Brentford, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The narrative around Ryan Sessegnon has brought some positivity to Fulham's bumpy opening. The former Tottenham man, who came back to his boyhood club in 2024 after five challenging years with Spurs, has become a regular starter, operating on the left flank in the absence of the unavailable Antonee Robinson. The concern? With two goals, he's also their joint-top scorer this season as well as Harry Wilson. The Mexican striker, their leading man last season, has scored one goal whereas Rodrigo Muniz is out until 2026 because of a surgical procedure. Additionally, Sessegnon having to step up as a creator instead of Robinson, who supplied 10 assists last time round. The Cottagers' upcoming four games take in three of the best five and Crystal Palace, who have conceded only nine strikes in the league so far. A threat emerges for a team that have built a name for solidity in the central positions.
Fulham against Sunderland, Saturday afternoon three o'clock
The dispute surrounding Virgil van Dijk's ruled-out strike in the match with Manchester City did not camouflage Liverpool's inferiority in that game as they lost to loss number seven in ten matches. The coach's team must have a prolonged upturn to enter the league contest from here, along with a major improvement in form, and a chance presents itself as seven of their next 10 top-flight fixtures against sides presently in the lower half in the league. The risk is obvious posed by Nottingham Forest, the single club to hand a home league defeat to the title holders the previous campaign, however it's not just Liverpool's display versus long balls and fast breaks that remains in focus. The moment has come that Alexander Isak to show up wearing red. The £125m striker has been absent at club level for a month after picking up a muscle issue when making his second start in quick succession in the Champions League triumph abroad. The striker came back off the bench in the Swedish loss by Switzerland but sat out the midweek meaningless match versus Slovenia to ensure his readiness for next year's World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card during the game could have ruled him out. Isak may be short of|lacking|deficient
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