🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Resumes with Important Fitness Updates The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with managers providing vital squad updates ahead of Saturday's matches. The Reds Encounter Substantial Absences Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this weekend's fixture against Nottingham Forest. On a positive note, starting goalkeeper the Brazilian has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available. Slot revealed that the versatile defender was absent from training on Thursday but is expected to be fit for the squad, though he probably won't be risk for the full 90 minutes. Turf Moor Side Have Good News on Broja Turf Moor coach Parker has revealed that attacker Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after sustaining an knock while appearing for his national team against the English team. Broja left the match on a medical cart, but follow-up assessments have shown the issue is "much less severe than feared." Parker added that their striker has been in training since midweek and could yet feature versus his previous employers the London side on the weekend. St James' Park Side Injury Reports Newcastle manager Howe has given reports on a number of first-team individuals ahead of their game against City. Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip injury and is "questionable" for the weekend's match. Tino Livramento is "almost ready" after returning from a knee problem and is also in the running for selection. Pope is "alright" after following head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to play against Manchester City. Upcoming English Football Games Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm BST) Liverpool host Forest (afternoon) Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm) Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff) The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon) Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon) City travel to Newcastle (evening) Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff) Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun late kickoff) Man United v Everton (Mon night) Managerial Attention on Eddie Howe St James' Park side could find themselves in the relegation zone if they lose against Manchester City and other matches elsewhere go against them. The omens are unfavorable for Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in eighteen prior English football encounters. Howe's history against the City manager stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups. "We've improved and definitely I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Burnley boss Parker. "They're just minor aspects at this current stage." The return of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic FIFA window that included remarkable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the global tournament.