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The Premier League returns this round of fixtures following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing important squad updates ahead of the weekend's games.

Anfield Side Deal With Significant Missing Players

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this weekend's game against the visitors.

On a positive note, number one keeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

The Liverpool boss revealed that the versatile defender missed sessions on Thursday but should be available for the squad, though he probably won't be played for the complete game.

The Clarets Receive Positive Report on Broja

Clarets boss Scott Parker has revealed that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an knock while playing for Albania against the Three Lions.

The 24-year-old left the fixture on a medical cart, but follow-up checks have revealed the problem is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker commented that Broja has participated in sessions since recently and could yet face his former club Chelsea on the weekend.

The Magpies Fitness News

Newcastle manager the manager has given news on several key individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to recover from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for the weekend's encounter.

the full-back is "very close" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in contention for selection.

Nick Pope is "okay" after completing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both ready to take on City.

Weekend Premier League Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Coaching Focus on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could end up in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against City and other matches in other games don't go their way.

The statistics aren't great for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen prior English football matches.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and sixteen defeats from their past encounters.

"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a significant progress from us," commented Turf Moor boss Scott Parker. "They're just minor aspects at this point in our development."

The comeback of Premier League fixtures comes after a eventful FIFA window that saw memorable events including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the international competition.