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The English top flight resumes this weekend following the FIFA window, with coaches providing crucial team news ahead of matchday twelve's matches.

The Reds Face Substantial Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's match against the visitors.

On a positive note, first-choice goalkeeper the Brazilian has regained full health from his recent setback and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez missed training yesterday but should be fit for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Get Good Report on Broja

Burnley manager Parker has stated that attacker Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an problem while appearing for Albania against England.

The striker left the fixture on a medical cart, but later examinations have shown the injury is "very, very, very minor."

The Burnley manager noted that the forward has trained since midweek and could potentially feature versus his old team Chelsea on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided reports on several first-team squad members ahead of their match against the champions.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for selection.

the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both available to take on City.

Weekend English Football Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon 8pm)

Managerial Spotlight on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and results elsewhere don't go their way.

The historical record don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in eighteen past top flight matches.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley boss Scott Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this current stage."

The resumption of Premier League fixtures comes after a chaotic national team period that featured memorable highlights including the Scottish team's nail-biting qualification for the international competition.