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The Premier League resumes this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's games.

Anfield Side Face Major Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this upcoming match against the visitors.

However, number one keeper Alisson Becker has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is ready for selection.

The manager stated that the versatile defender was absent from sessions on Thursday but is expected to be available for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Good Update on Broja

Clarets boss the manager has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an knock while appearing for his national team against the English team.

Broja left the game on a medical cart, but subsequent checks have shown the issue is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager noted that the forward has been in training since recently and could potentially play against his former club the London side on the weekend.

St James' Park Side Injury Reports

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has given news on several first-team individuals ahead of their fixture against City.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's encounter.

Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "okay" after completing head injury assessment, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both ready to play against Manchester City.

Upcoming English Football Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat early kickoff UK time)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)

Coaching Attention on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could potentially be in the bottom three if they are defeated against the champions and outcomes in other games don't go their way.

The omens aren't great for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen past English football encounters.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their previous meetings.

"We've improved and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," stated the Clarets boss Scott Parker. "We need to work on small details at this present moment in time."

The comeback of Premier League fixtures comes after a dramatic national team period that featured remarkable moments including the Scottish team's thrilling success for the World Cup.