English Top Flight Returns with Significant Fitness Reports

England's top division returns this weekend following the international break, with managers providing vital team news ahead of the weekend's games.

Liverpool Deal With Significant Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's fixture against the visitors.

On a positive note, number one keeper Alisson Becker has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is available.

Slot stated that the versatile defender sat out sessions recently but will likely be ready for selection, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Positive News on Armando Broja

Turf Moor coach the manager has stated that attacker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an ankle injury while featuring for Albania against the Three Lions.

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

Parker noted that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could still play against his former club the Blues on the weekend.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

Newcastle manager Howe has offered news on a number of key squad members ahead of their game against the champions.

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

the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in the running for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "alright" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to face the visitors.

This Round's Top Flight Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat early kickoff GMT)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun 2pm)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday 8pm)

Managerial Focus on Howe

The Magpies could find themselves in the relegation zone if they are defeated against City and results elsewhere don't go their way.

The historical record aren't great for Howe, who has been unable to beat Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior Premier League attempts.

The statistics against the City manager stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and without doubt I've seen a huge development from us," commented Turf Moor manager Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this current stage."

The resumption of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic national team period that featured remarkable highlights including the Scottish team's thrilling achievement for the World Cup.