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England's top division returns this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing crucial squad updates ahead of the weekend's games.

Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all miss this weekend's match against the visitors.

On a positive note, first-choice keeper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is available.

Slot admitted that Gomez missed sessions on Thursday but should be ready for the squad, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes.

Turf Moor Side Receive Good News on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that striker Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an problem while featuring for Albania against the Three Lions.

Broja left the match on a stretcher, but follow-up examinations have shown the injury is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager added that their striker has participated in sessions since recently and could potentially face his previous employers the Blues on Saturday.

Newcastle Injury Updates

Newcastle manager the manager has given reports on several first-team individuals ahead of their game against City.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for Saturday's encounter.

Tino Livramento is "almost ready" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for selection.

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

Weekend English Football Matches

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday early kickoff BST)
• Liverpool host Forest (standard kickoff)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday early kickoff)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)

Managerial Focus on Howe

Newcastle could potentially be in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and outcomes around them don't go their way.

The statistics aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in eighteen prior Premier League attempts.

His record against Pep stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their past encounters.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley coach Scott Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this current stage."

The resumption of Premier League fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that saw memorable events including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the global tournament.