English Top Flight Resumes with Significant Injury Reports

The English top flight resumes this weekend following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of Saturday's games.

Liverpool Encounter Significant Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this weekend's match against the visitors.

Meanwhile, starting keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.

Slot admitted that Gomez missed training yesterday but will likely be fit for the squad, though he may not be played for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Have Encouraging News on Their Striker

Turf Moor coach the manager has revealed that attacker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while appearing for his national team against the Three Lions.

Broja left the game on a medical cart, but subsequent examinations have indicated the injury is "very, very, very minor."

Scott Parker commented that Broja has participated in sessions since midweek and could yet face his former club Chelsea on the weekend.

The Magpies Fitness Reports

Magpies boss the manager has provided reports on a number of key squad members ahead of their fixture against the champions.

Gordon has "trained extensively" to get back from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for selection.

the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to take on Manchester City.

Weekend Premier League Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday lunchtime UK time)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brighton v Brentford (3pm)
• Fulham host Sunderland (3pm)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Man United v Everton (Mon night)

Coaching Focus on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and results elsewhere are unfavorable.

The historical record don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in 18 prior English football attempts.

Howe's history against the City manager stands at two draws and 16 losses from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and without doubt I've seen a huge development from us," commented Turf Moor manager Scott Parker. "We need to work on small details at this current stage."

The return of top flight action comes after a dramatic international break that included memorable events including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the World Cup.