🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Comes Back with Key Fitness Updates The English top flight kicks off again this weekend following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of the weekend's fixtures. The Reds Encounter Substantial Missing Players Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this round's fixture against the visitors. On a positive note, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his recent setback and is available. Slot stated that Joe Gomez was absent from practice on Thursday but is expected to be ready for selection, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes. Burnley Get Good Report on Broja Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that striker Armando Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an problem while featuring for the Albanian side against England. The striker left the game on a assisted device, but subsequent assessments have shown the issue is "much less severe than feared." The Burnley manager commented that the forward has been in training since midweek and could still feature versus his former club Chelsea on Saturday. The Magpies Fitness News St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered news on multiple first-team individuals ahead of their game against Manchester City. the winger has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip problem and is "questionable" for Saturday's match. Tino Livramento is "very close" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for the matchday roster. Pope is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both fit to take on Manchester City. Upcoming Premier League Games Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff GMT) Liverpool host Forest (standard kickoff) The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon) Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon) The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff) Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff) City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm) Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday early kickoff) Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday late kickoff) United host Everton (Mon 8pm) Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe The Magpies could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against City and outcomes around them are unfavorable. The omens are unfavorable for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in numerous previous Premier League matches. His record against the City manager stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters. "Our progress and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley manager Scott Parker. "It's only small details at this present moment in time." The comeback of Premier League action comes after a dramatic national team period that included unforgettable moments including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the World Cup.