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England's top division resumes this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of Saturday's games.

Anfield Side Encounter Significant Unavailable Stars

Reds boss Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this round's fixture against the visitors.

Meanwhile, starting goalkeeper the Brazilian has fully recovered from his recent setback and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss stated that the versatile defender sat out practice on Thursday but should be ready for the squad, though he may not be played for the entire match.

The Clarets Receive Good Update on Broja

Turf Moor coach Parker has stated that forward the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for his national team against the English team.

Broja left the game on a stretcher, but follow-up assessments have revealed the injury is "much less severe than feared."

Scott Parker commented that the forward has trained since recently and could potentially feature versus his former club Chelsea on the weekend.

St James' Park Side Fitness Updates

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has offered reports on multiple important individuals ahead of their match against City.

Gordon has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's match.

the full-back is "almost ready" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the squad.

Nick Pope is "okay" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to face the visitors.

Upcoming Premier League Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday 12.30pm UK time)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
• Brighton v Brentford (3pm)
• Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• The Magpies host City (evening)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday night)

Coaching Attention on Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the drop zone if they lose against the champions and other matches in other games are unfavorable.

The omens are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen prior top flight encounters.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.

"Our progress and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Turf Moor boss the gaffer. "They're just little tiny bits at this present moment in time."

The resumption of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic FIFA window that saw remarkable moments including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the international competition.