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The English top flight kicks off again this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing crucial squad updates ahead of the weekend's fixtures.

Liverpool Encounter Substantial Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this round's fixture against Nottingham Forest.

However, starting keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss stated that Gomez missed sessions recently but is expected to be fit for selection, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Get Positive Report on Armando Broja

Turf Moor coach Parker has revealed that forward Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for his national team against England.

Broja left the match on a medical cart, but later checks have shown the injury is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager noted that the forward has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could potentially play against his previous employers Chelsea on Saturday.

St James' Park Side Fitness News

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has given reports on a number of key players ahead of their fixture against the champions.

the winger has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip problem and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's match.

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

Pope is "fine" after following concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to play against City.

Weekend Premier League Fixtures

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday lunchtime GMT)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• Brighton v Brentford (3pm)
• Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday night)

Managerial Focus on Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and outcomes around them go against them.

The historical record are unfavorable for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in numerous past English football attempts.

The statistics against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," commented the Clarets manager Scott Parker. "They're just small details at this point in our development."

The comeback of English football fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that saw memorable moments including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the World Cup.