English Top Flight Resumes with Key Fitness Reports

The English top flight returns this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing crucial fitness reports ahead of the weekend's games.

Anfield Side Deal With Significant Missing Players

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

Meanwhile, number one goalkeeper Alisson has fully recovered from his recent setback and is ready for selection.

The manager revealed that Joe Gomez sat out sessions yesterday but is expected to be ready for consideration, though he may not be used for the entire match.

Burnley Receive Positive News on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Parker has revealed that forward the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an knock while featuring for his national team against the English team.

The 24-year-old left the match on a medical cart, but later assessments have shown the issue is "not serious at all."

Parker commented that their striker has participated in sessions since recently and could potentially feature versus his previous employers Chelsea on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

Newcastle manager Howe has given updates on multiple key individuals ahead of their game against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to recover from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's match.

Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee problem and is also in consideration for selection.

Nick Pope is "okay" after completing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both available to play against City.

This Round's English Football Fixtures

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat early kickoff UK time)
• Liverpool host Forest (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun late kickoff)
• United host Everton (Mon night)

Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could find themselves in the drop zone if they are defeated against the champions and outcomes elsewhere don't go their way.

The statistics don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in numerous prior top flight matches.

His record against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley boss the gaffer. "It's only minor aspects at this point in our development."

The return of top flight fixtures comes after a eventful international break that saw unforgettable moments including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the international competition.