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The English top flight resumes this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing important team news ahead of Saturday's games.

Anfield Side Deal With Significant Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all sit out this upcoming match against Forest.

Meanwhile, first-choice shot-stopper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is ready for selection.

The manager revealed that Gomez was absent from practice yesterday but should be fit for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the entire match.

The Clarets Receive Encouraging Report on Armando Broja

Clarets boss the manager has announced that forward the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an ankle injury while featuring for his national team against England.

The 24-year-old left the game on a stretcher, but subsequent examinations have indicated the injury is "not serious at all."

Parker noted that their striker has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could yet feature versus his old team Chelsea on the weekend.

Newcastle Fitness Reports

St James' Park coach Howe has provided news on multiple first-team players ahead of their game against City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to recover from his hip injury and is "questionable" for Saturday's match.

Tino Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "okay" after completing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to take on the visitors.

Weekend English Football Fixtures

• Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime UK time)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
• Wolves host Palace (3pm)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (3pm)
• Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun afternoon)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun evening)
• Man United v Everton (Monday 8pm)

Tactical Spotlight on Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the bottom three if they lose against Manchester City and other matches around them are unfavorable.

The historical record are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in eighteen past top flight attempts.

The statistics against Guardiola stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters.

"We've developed and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated the Clarets coach the gaffer. "We need to work on small details at this current stage."

The return of top flight matches comes after a chaotic national team period that saw unforgettable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting achievement for the World Cup.