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The Premier League returns this round of fixtures following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital fitness reports ahead of Saturday's matches.

Anfield Side Deal With Major Unavailable Stars

Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming fixture against the visitors.

Meanwhile, number one shot-stopper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his muscle problem and is ready for selection.

Slot revealed that Joe Gomez missed sessions yesterday but should be available for selection, though he probably won't be played for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Receive Positive News on Their Striker

Clarets boss the manager has revealed that striker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an knock while featuring for his national team against England.

The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but follow-up examinations have shown the issue is "not serious at all."

Parker commented that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could still play against his previous employers Chelsea on the weekend.

The Magpies Fitness Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided news on several first-team squad members ahead of their match against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to recover from his hip injury and is "questionable" for Saturday's encounter.

the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for selection.

Pope is "fine" after undergoing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to play against the visitors.

Upcoming Top Flight Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
• Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
• Man United v Everton (Mon night)

Managerial Attention on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could find themselves in the relegation zone if they are defeated against Manchester City and outcomes elsewhere go against them.

The statistics don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in 18 past Premier League matches.

The statistics against the City manager stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters.

"Our progress and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated the Clarets boss Scott Parker. "It's only small details at this present moment in time."

The resumption of English football fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that saw unforgettable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the global tournament.