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The English top flight resumes this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital team news ahead of Saturday's fixtures.

Anfield Side Face Major Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all sit out this round's game against Forest.

Meanwhile, starting goalkeeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.

The manager revealed that Joe Gomez was absent from training yesterday but is expected to be available for the squad, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes.

Turf Moor Side Have Positive Report on Their Striker

Clarets boss the manager has announced that forward Armando Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an ankle injury while appearing for his national team against the English team.

The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but later assessments have indicated the problem is "very, very, very minor."

Scott Parker noted that their striker has trained since midweek and could yet play against his old team the Blues on the weekend.

St James' Park Side Fitness Updates

Magpies boss the manager has provided reports on several key players ahead of their match against Manchester City.

the winger has "put in significant effort" to return from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for Saturday's encounter.

the full-back is "almost ready" after overcoming a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for selection.

Pope is "alright" after undergoing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and the Italian are both available to face Manchester City.

This Round's Premier League Fixtures

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat lunchtime UK time)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• City travel to Newcastle (evening)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday late kickoff)
• United host Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Tactical Spotlight on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could potentially be in the relegation zone if they are defeated against City and other matches around them go against them.

The historical record don't look good for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in 18 past Premier League attempts.

His record against Pep stands at two draws and 16 losses from their historical matchups.

"We've improved and definitely I've seen a massive improvement from us," stated the Clarets manager Scott Parker. "They're just little tiny bits at this point in our development."

The return of Premier League action comes after a dramatic international break that included remarkable events including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the World Cup.