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The Premier League resumes this matchweek following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing vital fitness reports ahead of the weekend's games.

Liverpool Face Substantial Absences

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all sit out this weekend's fixture against the visitors.

However, starting keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.

Slot revealed that Joe Gomez sat out practice yesterday but should be available for the squad, though he may not be used for the complete game.

The Clarets Have Encouraging Update on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that attacker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an ankle injury while featuring for the Albanian side against the Three Lions.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent checks have revealed the injury is "much less severe than feared."

Scott Parker added that the forward has participated in sessions since recently and could potentially feature versus his old team Chelsea on matchday.

St James' Park Side Fitness Reports

St James' Park coach the manager has provided updates on several important players ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip problem and is "questionable" for Saturday's encounter.

Tino Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.

Pope is "okay" after undergoing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both available to play against City.

Weekend English Football Fixtures

• Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun late kickoff)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)

Coaching Spotlight on Howe

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

The statistics aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in numerous past top flight attempts.

His record against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Burnley coach the gaffer. "It's only little tiny bits at this point in our development."

The comeback of English football action comes after a dramatic international break that featured unforgettable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the international competition.