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The English top flight returns this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing crucial squad updates ahead of the weekend's games.

Liverpool Face Significant Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this upcoming match against the visitors.

However, first-choice shot-stopper Alisson has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

Slot stated that the versatile defender missed sessions on Thursday but is expected to be available for consideration, though he probably won't be used for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Have Good Update on Broja

Turf Moor coach the manager has announced that attacker Armando Broja may have "escaped major damage" after sustaining an ankle injury while appearing for Albania against the Three Lions.

The 24-year-old left the fixture on a medical cart, but follow-up assessments have indicated the injury is "not serious at all."

The Burnley manager added that the forward has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could potentially face his previous employers the London side on matchday.

The Magpies Injury Reports

Newcastle manager the manager has offered updates on a number of first-team individuals ahead of their game against the champions.

the winger has "put in significant effort" to recover from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for the weekend's fixture.

Livramento is "almost ready" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in consideration for the squad.

the goalkeeper is "alright" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both fit to take on City.

Weekend Premier League Matches

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday 12.30pm BST)
• Liverpool host Forest (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun evening)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Managerial Focus on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could find themselves in the drop zone if they are defeated against Manchester City and results in other games go against them.

The omens are unfavorable for Howe, who has been unable to beat Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior top flight matches.

The statistics against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Turf Moor coach Scott Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this current stage."

The return of English football action comes after a chaotic international break that featured memorable highlights including Scotland's dramatic success for the international competition.