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The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing crucial fitness reports ahead of Saturday's fixtures.

Anfield Side Face Significant Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this weekend's game against Nottingham Forest.

However, starting keeper Alisson Becker has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss admitted that Joe Gomez was absent from practice recently but will likely be fit for the squad, though he probably won't be played for the full 90 minutes.

Burnley Get Encouraging News on Their Striker

Clarets boss the manager has revealed that striker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an knock while appearing for the Albanian side against England.

The striker left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have shown the problem is "much less severe than feared."

Parker noted that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could yet play against his previous employers Chelsea on matchday.

St James' Park Side Injury News

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has given news on multiple first-team players ahead of their fixture against City.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's encounter.

the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a knee problem and is also in the running for the squad.

Nick Pope is "fine" after following concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to face Manchester City.

Upcoming English Football Fixtures

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
• Brighton v Brentford (3pm)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• United host Everton (Mon evening kickoff)

Tactical Attention on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could end up in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and outcomes elsewhere don't go their way.

The omens don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in 18 prior Premier League encounters.

The statistics against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their past encounters.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," commented Burnley manager Scott Parker. "We need to work on small details at this present moment in time."

The comeback of top flight fixtures comes after a eventful FIFA window that saw remarkable highlights including Scotland's thrilling qualification for the World Cup.