🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Comes Back with Significant Injury Updates The Premier League returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with managers providing important team news ahead of the weekend's matches. Liverpool Encounter Substantial Missing Players Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all sit out this weekend's match against Forest. However, starting keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available. The manager stated that Joe Gomez missed practice recently but will likely be available for selection, though he probably won't be played for the complete game. Burnley Have Encouraging Update on Broja Clarets boss Scott Parker has stated that forward Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an ankle injury while appearing for his national team against the Three Lions. The striker left the game on a assisted device, but subsequent examinations have shown the problem is "very, very, very minor." Parker commented that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could yet feature versus his former club the London side on Saturday. The Magpies Injury Reports Magpies boss the manager has provided news on a number of important players ahead of their match against the champions. Gordon has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's encounter. Livramento is "very close" after returning from a knee problem and is also in consideration for the matchday roster. Pope is "alright" after undergoing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to take on the visitors. Upcoming Top Flight Matches Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff BST) Liverpool host Forest (3pm) Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon) Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff) Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff) Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff) The Magpies host City (late kickoff) Leeds host Villa (Sun 2pm) Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff) Man United v Everton (Monday night) Coaching Attention on Howe St James' Park side could find themselves in the relegation zone if they lose against City and results around them go against them. The historical record aren't great for Howe, who has been unable to beat the City boss in 18 prior top flight matches. The statistics against the City manager stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their historical matchups. "We've developed and certainly I've seen a significant progress from us," said the Clarets boss the gaffer. "They're just minor aspects at this current stage." The resumption of English football matches comes after a eventful international break that featured memorable highlights including the Scottish team's thrilling success for the global tournament.