The Guardian's weekend preview highlights several Premier League storylines, with Hull hosting Chelsea as they seek a first ever top-flight win over the club, while striker Oli McBurnie marks his 100th Premier League appearance despite going without a goal so far this season. Other subplots include Fulham head coach Álvaro Arbeloa facing scrutiny after three straight defeats to open his tenure, with his side hosting his former club Liverpool, and Crystal Palace's Cheick Doucouré nearing a long-awaited return from injury against Ipswich. The piece frames these fixtures as key ones to watch across the round, alongside a look at the early Golden Boot race.

Chelsea's attacking trio of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer have combined for ten goal contributions in three games, but face a resurgent Hull side who have not lost to a promoted team in their last four league meetings' opposite recently. Elsewhere, Liverpool aim to punish a leaky Fulham defence at Anfield despite injury doubts over Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo, while Brentford and Bournemouth's midfield battle features Brentford's league-leading numbers for aerial duels, interceptions and fouls committed, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott identified as a key counter.