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England's top division kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing crucial team news ahead of the weekend's matches.

The Reds Deal With Substantial Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this weekend's game against the visitors.

On a positive note, starting shot-stopper the Brazilian has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available.

The Liverpool boss stated that the versatile defender sat out practice on Thursday but should be fit for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the complete game.

Turf Moor Side Get Positive Update on Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that attacker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for the Albanian side against England.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent checks have shown the injury is "very, very, very minor."

The Burnley manager commented that their striker has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could potentially feature versus his old team the London side on the weekend.

The Magpies Injury Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered news on a number of important squad members ahead of their game against City.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.

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

Nick Pope is "fine" after following safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to face Manchester City.

This Round's Top Flight Fixtures

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday 12.30pm GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (3pm)
• The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday evening kickoff)

Coaching Spotlight on Howe

Newcastle could end up in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against City and other matches in other games go against them.

The omens don't look good for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in numerous previous top flight matches.

The statistics against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," said the Clarets boss the gaffer. "They're just minor aspects at this point in our development."

The resumption of English football action comes after a chaotic international break that included memorable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting achievement for the global tournament.