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The English top flight returns this matchweek following the FIFA window, with managers providing vital team news ahead of Saturday's matches.

Liverpool Face Substantial Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming match against Forest.

However, starting shot-stopper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

Slot admitted that the versatile defender was absent from sessions yesterday but will likely be ready for consideration, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.

Burnley Have Good News on Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has stated that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an problem while appearing for Albania against the English team.

The striker left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have shown the problem is "much less severe than feared."

Scott Parker commented that the forward has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could yet face his old team the Blues on the weekend.

Newcastle Fitness News

St James' Park coach the manager has provided updates on several key squad members ahead of their game against the champions.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for the weekend's match.

Livramento is "very close" after overcoming a serious knee issue and is also in the running for selection.

Pope is "okay" after undergoing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both available to take on the visitors.

Upcoming Premier League Matches

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

Tactical Attention on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could end up in the relegation zone if they are defeated against the champions and results around them are unfavorable.

The historical record aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has never won Guardiola in 18 previous top flight encounters.

His record against Guardiola stands at two draws and 16 losses from their previous meetings.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," commented Burnley coach Scott Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this point in our development."

The comeback of English football fixtures comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included remarkable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the World Cup.