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

Anfield Side Face Major Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's match against the visitors.

On a positive note, number one keeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

The manager stated that the versatile defender missed training yesterday but is expected to be ready for consideration, though he may not be played for the entire match.

The Clarets Get Encouraging News on Their Striker

Burnley manager the manager has revealed that striker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an knock while playing for the Albanian side against the Three Lions.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but follow-up examinations have revealed the issue is "very, very, very minor."

Parker noted that Broja has been in training since recently and could still play against his former club Chelsea on matchday.

The Magpies Injury Updates

St James' Park coach the manager has offered reports on multiple key individuals ahead of their match against Manchester City.

Gordon has "put in significant effort" to recover from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's match.

the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for the squad.

Pope is "okay" after undergoing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to take on City.

Upcoming English Football Fixtures

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday 12.30pm GMT)
• Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
• Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
• Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday 8pm)

Tactical Spotlight on Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the drop zone if they are defeated against City and outcomes elsewhere don't go their way.

The omens don't look good for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in 18 past English football matches.

Howe's history against Guardiola stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.

"We've developed and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Turf Moor boss Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this point in our development."

The comeback of Premier League fixtures comes after a chaotic international break that included memorable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the World Cup.