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

Liverpool Deal With Major Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all miss this upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.

Meanwhile, first-choice keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is ready for selection.

The manager stated that the versatile defender was absent from practice yesterday but will likely be available for consideration, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Get Good Report on Armando Broja

Clarets boss Parker has announced that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for Albania against the Three Lions.

The striker left the match on a medical cart, but follow-up examinations have revealed the injury is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker noted that Broja has participated in sessions since recently and could yet face his old team the Blues on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness News

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has given reports on multiple important individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

the winger has "worked very hard" to return from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's fixture.

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

Pope is "alright" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both fit to face City.

This Round's Premier League Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime UK time)
• Forest visit Anfield (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
• United host Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Tactical Attention on Howe

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

The statistics aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in 18 past top flight encounters.

His record against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"We've developed and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," commented Turf Moor boss Parker. "They're just little tiny bits at this point in our development."

The comeback of top flight action comes after a chaotic national team period that saw remarkable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the international competition.