Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Kylian Mbappe vs Real Madrid will not happen and nor did it ever look likely as dull and insipid PSG are outshone by brave and brilliant Dortmund, writes CRAIG HOPE in Paris
Revealed: The dressing room collapse at Manchester United. Underachieving players are no longer listening to Erik ten Hag with his authority eroded
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel reveals the unlikely secret to Harry Kane's incredible goalscoring success in Germany as he challenges the striker to shoot down Real Madrid in Champions League semi-final
Man United are a monster of mediocrity whose player culture is rotten to its arrogant, hedonistic core. The dignified way to go is to sack Erik ten Hag now, writes OLIVER HOLT
Jose Mourinho a 33/1 outsider to be the next Man United manager despite expressing interest in the job - while outgoing Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is a 6/4 favourite to take over should Erik ten Hag be sacked
Why Mikel Arteta could MISS Arsenal's final match of the season against Everton... in what would be a huge blow as Premier League title race with Man City heads to the wire
Marcus Rashford is a headache, delusional positivity and one signing who ruined their Champions League campaign: 10 reasons it's gone wrong for Erik ten Hag at United
Paul Scholes reveals what he thinks Antony's three-finger gesture towards Mason Mount meant after 4-0 thrashing at Palace... as United legend insists: 'I don't think that's good for the manager'
How British darts star Deta Hedman 'refuses to be a nodding dog' and is fighting against trans players in her sport with her husband - all while keeping her full-time job as a postie
Revealed, the inside story of why Roy Keane is STILL going after the Haaland family 23 years after that infamous horror tackle on Erling's father… and why his paymasters at Sky couldn't be happier the feud lives on
Liam Rosenior had a fanbase that adored him but Hull now risk going backwards after his sacking - and there is a fear players will follow him out of the door, writes KATHRYN BATTE
Harry Kane and Co must smash Real Madrid's aura of invincibility to reach the Champions League final... history tells us the smart money should be on the Spanish giants to beat Bayern, writes IAN LADYMAN
Jadon Sancho leads Borussia Dortmund's dressing room celebrations after beating PSG to reach Champions League final as Man United outcast belts out rendition of Adele hit
PLAYER RATINGS: Veteran Mats Hummels shows his class as Borussia Dortmund reach the Champions League final... as one PSG star scores just 4.5/10
Kylian Mbappe storms out of interview when asked if he'll support Real Madrid against Bayern Munich - after heartbreaking Champions League exit in final season with PSG
Should PSG have had a penalty for Mats Hummels' foul on Ousmane Dembele? Fans laud referee for 'brilliant' call - but Rio Ferdinand thinks he was WRONG as Dortmund reach Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund brutally mock PSG on social media as they reference post by French club from four years ago, which trolled Erling Haaland for his famous celebration
Erik ten Hag brutally mocked by fans as Jadon Sancho reaches the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund - while Man United 'won't even get Conference League football' after 4-0 loss at Crystal Palace
Cocaine and booze-fuelled young England fans are a concern for German police at the Euros - and law enforcement need serial hooligan Tommy Robinson like a hole in the head, writes IAN HERBERT
Juventus could lose star defender Gleison Bremer on the cheap to Man United, AC Milan no longer need Rafael Leao and Napoli fans prepare to say goodbye to Victor Osimhen... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A
'It was too late for him, but he asked me to make a promise': One WAG's fight to stop today's players meeting her legendary husband's tragic fate
Hull SACK Liam Rosenior - despite him finishing third for manager of the year award - with Tigers having narrowly missed out on Championship playoffs
Boxer Jermall Charlo ARRESTED in Texas accused of FLEEING police officers and driving while intoxicated
How Casemiro the talisman turned into a total liability for Erik ten Hag and Manchester United after the veteran Brazilian was again ruthlessly exposed by Crystal Palace, writes CHRIS WHEELER

The weekend's action begins in style with Liverpool hosting Manchester United
Jurgen Klopp has had the international break to ponder problems in defence
Romelu Lukaku is looking for eight goals in first eight United league games

By Riath Al-samarrai and Matt Maltby For Mailonline

Published: 16:59 EDT, 11 October 2017 | Updated: 04:12 EDT, 12 October 2017

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The 2018 World Cup qualifiers provided plenty of thrills and spills, but now it is time to return to the bread and butter of the Premier League.

The weekend's action begins in explosive style with Liverpool hosting Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime, and there are plenty of other factors to keep fans interested across all 10 games.

Here, Sportsmail has picked out 10 of the most notable things you should keep an eye out for over the weekend in English football's top tier...

Jurgen Klopp has had the international break to ponder Liverpool’s problems in defence

Klopp’s solution

Jurgen Klopp has had the international break to ponder Liverpool’s continued problems in defence ahead of their return against Manchester United. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in seven games in all competitions and the 12 Premier League goals they have conceded after seven games is jointly the 15th worst record in the division. For context no one inside the top four has shipped more than six.

Romelu Lukaku may become the first to score eight goals in first eight Premier League games

Lukaku to join the eight club

Romelu Lukaku will be looking to become the first player to score eight goals in their first eight Premier League appearances for their new club. He has been exceptional at United and appeared fit while playing for Belgium against Cyprus during the break, despite concerns over an ankle injury.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman is favourite for the sack after a poor start to the season

Ronald and the sack race

Koeman is favourite for the sack after an underwhelming start to the season at big-spending Everton. History is on his side this weekend, though, because Everton, who play Brighton, have lost just one of their last 19 Premier League games against newly-promoted teams (W10 D8 L1).

Tottenham host Bournemouth while still looking for a first league victory at Wembley

Will Tottenham finally get first home Premier League win at Wembley?

They face Bournemouth and need to get that first win. They will have the benefit of a struggling opponent, given Bournemouth have taken just four points this season.

Wilfried Zaha is fit for the first time since the opening day of the season for Crystal Palace

Zaha's rescue act

Crystal Palace are a desperate mess of a side. Seven games, seven defeats, no goals scored. Next up they face a potential pounding against Chelsea, but there is a degree of optimism in that Wilfried Zaha is fit for the first time since the opening day of the season.

Burnley could climb as high as third in the Premier League if they beat West Ham United

The Dyche juggernaut

Who can stop Burnley? They have beaten Chelsea and drawn with Spurs and Liverpool, and if they beat West Ham they might even jump to third, depending on other results. Dyche, by some margin, has been the standout manager of the early part of the season.

Manchester City have won their last two home games in the league by a 5-0 scoreline

Expect a treat at the Etihad

Manchester City have won their last two home games in the Premier League by a 5-0 scoreline – the only other Premier League side to record three consecutive home wins each by a five or more goal margin were Chelsea in 2010 under Carlo Ancelotti. City play Stoke.

Paul Clement has not yet found a system that best suits Renato Sanches at Swansea City

Will Renato Sanches finally come good at Swansea?

Great expectations and an underwhelming reality. Paul Clement has not yet found a system that best suits Sanches, and the player himself has been wasteful, despite gradual improvements. Early days but he needs to make his mark because Swansea are sinking fast. They face Huddersfield for the first time in the top flight.

Jack Wilshere has made his case with good performances against Doncaster and BATE Borisov

Will the Wilshere revival continue?

Will he get a league start? He has made his case with excellent performances against Doncaster in the Carabao Cup and BATE Borisov in the Europa League but needs to prove himself in the top flight again. Arsenal play Watford.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means plenty of players could don pink boots

Pink boots

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means plenty of players could don pink boots in support of the campaign. Keep an eye out for Granit Xhaka in particular.