English Top Flight Comes Back with Important Fitness Updates

The Premier League kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's fixtures.

Liverpool Encounter Substantial Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this upcoming fixture against Forest.

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

The manager revealed that Joe Gomez sat out training yesterday but should be ready for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the full 90 minutes.

Burnley Receive Encouraging News on Broja

Turf Moor coach the manager has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after sustaining an knock while featuring for Albania against the Three Lions.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent assessments have revealed the injury is "very, very, very minor."

Parker commented that the forward has been in training since Wednesday and could still play against his previous employers the Blues on Saturday.

The Magpies Injury Reports

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has offered news on a number of first-team individuals ahead of their fixture against City.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's match.

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

Nick Pope is "fine" after following concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both ready to take on City.

This Round's Top Flight Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm GMT)
• Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (3pm)
• Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun late kickoff)
• United host Everton (Mon night)

Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the drop zone if they are defeated against the champions and outcomes elsewhere go against them.

The statistics don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in 18 previous top flight encounters.

His record against Pep stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.

"We've improved and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," said Turf Moor manager Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this present moment in time."

The return of top flight fixtures comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included unforgettable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting achievement for the international competition.