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The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of Saturday's fixtures.

Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this upcoming game against Nottingham Forest.

On a positive note, starting keeper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

The Liverpool boss admitted that Joe Gomez sat out training recently but is expected to be ready for the squad, though he may not be risk for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Good Report on Their Striker

Burnley manager the manager has announced that attacker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an ankle injury while appearing for the Albanian side against England.

Broja left the match on a stretcher, but follow-up assessments have revealed the injury is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker commented that their striker has been in training since recently and could potentially play against his old team the Blues on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness News

St James' Park coach the manager has offered reports on several first-team players ahead of their game against the champions.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for the weekend's fixture.

the full-back is "almost ready" after returning from a knee problem and is also in contention for the squad.

Pope is "alright" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to face Manchester City.

Upcoming Premier League Matches

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday 12.30pm BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
• Palace visit Molineux (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (3pm)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday late kickoff)
• United host Everton (Monday night)

Tactical Attention on Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and outcomes elsewhere are unfavorable.

The omens aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in eighteen past top flight encounters.

The statistics against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," stated the Clarets manager Parker. "They're just minor aspects at this present moment in time."

The resumption of Premier League fixtures comes after a dramatic national team period that included memorable moments including Scotland's dramatic success for the World Cup.