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The English top flight returns this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing crucial team news ahead of the weekend's matches.

Liverpool Face Major Missing Players

Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this round's game against Forest.

Meanwhile, starting goalkeeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.

The Liverpool boss admitted that the versatile defender missed practice yesterday but will likely be fit for consideration, though he probably won't be played for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Encouraging Report on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an knock while appearing for Albania against the English team.

The striker left the match on a medical cart, but follow-up examinations have shown the problem is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker commented that their striker has trained since recently and could yet feature versus his old team the Blues on matchday.

Newcastle Injury News

St James' Park coach Howe has offered news on several important individuals ahead of their fixture against City.

the winger has "put in significant effort" to recover from his recent issue and is "questionable" for the weekend's match.

Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in consideration for the squad.

Nick Pope is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to take on the visitors.

This Round's Top Flight Fixtures

• Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
• The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sun 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)

Managerial Attention on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could end up in the bottom three if they are defeated against City and outcomes in other games don't go their way.

The historical record aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in numerous past top flight matches.

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

"We've improved and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," said Turf Moor coach Scott Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this point in our development."

The resumption of English football fixtures comes after a dramatic international break that featured remarkable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the global tournament.