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The English top flight returns this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's games.

Liverpool Face Significant Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming fixture against Forest.

On a positive note, starting shot-stopper Alisson has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.

The manager revealed that Gomez was absent from practice on Thursday but will likely be available for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the complete game.

The Clarets Receive Encouraging Report on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an problem while featuring for Albania against the Three Lions.

Broja left the game on a medical cart, but subsequent assessments have shown the injury is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager commented that their striker has participated in sessions since midweek and could still face his previous employers the London side on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has offered news on multiple first-team players ahead of their match against the champions.

the winger has "trained extensively" to get back from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's match.

the full-back is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee problem and is also in contention for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "fine" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both available to play against Manchester City.

This Round's English Football Fixtures

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday 12.30pm GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brighton v Brentford (3pm)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (evening)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)

Managerial Attention on Howe

St James' Park side could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against City and outcomes elsewhere don't go their way.

The historical record don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has never won Pep Guardiola in eighteen past Premier League encounters.

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

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," commented the Clarets boss Parker. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this point in our development."

The comeback of English football fixtures comes after a chaotic national team period that included unforgettable events including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the World Cup.