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England's top division kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this round's match against Nottingham Forest.

On a positive note, starting keeper Alisson has regained full health from his muscle problem and is available.

The Liverpool boss stated that Joe Gomez was absent from sessions on Thursday but will likely be fit for consideration, though he may not be played for the full 90 minutes.

Burnley Get Positive Update on Broja

Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has stated that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an knock while playing for Albania against the Three Lions.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but later checks have shown the problem is "not serious at all."

Parker noted that the forward has been in training since midweek and could yet feature versus his former club the Blues on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness Reports

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has given reports on several first-team individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for Saturday's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in the running for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "fine" after following head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to take on City.

Weekend Top Flight Matches

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun afternoon)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
• Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Managerial Spotlight on Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and other matches around them go against them.

The historical record don't look good for Howe, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in 18 previous English football attempts.

The statistics against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups.

"We've developed and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated Turf Moor manager Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this current stage."

The return of Premier League matches comes after a eventful international break that included memorable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic achievement for the global tournament.