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The Premier League resumes this weekend following the international break, with managers providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's fixtures.

Anfield Side Encounter Significant Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this upcoming game against Nottingham Forest.

Meanwhile, number one keeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.

Slot revealed that the versatile defender was absent from practice yesterday but is expected to be fit for selection, though he probably won't be played for the entire match.

The Clarets Get Good News on Broja

Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has announced that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an problem while playing for Albania against the Three Lions.

Broja left the fixture on a assisted device, but subsequent checks have shown the issue is "much less severe than feared."

Parker added that Broja has trained since midweek and could still face his former club the London side on the weekend.

The Magpies Injury Updates

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

Gordon has "worked very hard" to return from his recent issue and is "questionable" for Saturday's encounter.

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

the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to face Manchester City.

Weekend Top Flight Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday 12.30pm GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Coaching Attention on Eddie Howe

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

The historical record don't look good for Howe, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in eighteen prior Premier League attempts.

The statistics against Pep stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their historical matchups.

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

The comeback of top flight fixtures comes after a dramatic national team period that included unforgettable highlights including the Scottish team's thrilling achievement for the international competition.