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The English top flight resumes this weekend following the international break, with managers providing vital fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's matches.

Liverpool Face Major Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that Bradley, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this weekend's fixture against Forest.

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

The manager stated that Joe Gomez missed practice yesterday but should be available for selection, though he probably won't be used for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Get Encouraging Report on Broja

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

The striker left the fixture on a medical cart, but subsequent checks have revealed the issue is "much less severe than feared."

Parker added that their striker has been in training since recently and could potentially play against his old team Chelsea on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness News

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided reports on multiple first-team individuals ahead of their game against Manchester City.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.

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

Pope is "alright" after following head injury assessment, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both ready to face the visitors.

Weekend Top Flight Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm GMT)
• Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Wolves host Palace (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• The Magpies host City (evening)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun 4.30pm)
• United host Everton (Mon night)

Coaching Attention on Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against the champions and outcomes in other games go against them.

The omens don't look good for Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in eighteen past Premier League encounters.

His record against Pep stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their past encounters.

"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Burnley boss Parker. "They're just small details at this present moment in time."

The return of top flight action comes after a eventful international break that saw memorable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the international competition.