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England's top division kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with managers providing crucial squad updates ahead of Saturday's fixtures.

The Reds Encounter Significant Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Wirtz will all miss this upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest.

Meanwhile, first-choice shot-stopper the Brazilian has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is ready for selection.

The manager revealed that Gomez missed practice yesterday but should be ready for consideration, though he probably won't be risk for the complete game.

Burnley Have Encouraging News on Broja

Burnley manager the manager has announced that striker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an knock while playing for the Albanian side against England.

The 24-year-old left the match on a stretcher, but later checks have shown the injury is "very, very, very minor."

Parker commented that the forward has been in training since recently and could still play against his old team the Blues on matchday.

St James' Park Side Injury News

Magpies boss the manager has offered updates on multiple important players ahead of their match against the champions.

the winger has "worked very hard" to return from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's fixture.

the full-back is "very close" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the squad.

Nick Pope is "fine" after following concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both ready to face the visitors.

Upcoming English Football Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
• Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
• Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
• Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday evening kickoff)

Coaching Focus on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could end up in the relegation zone if they lose against the champions and results around them don't go their way.

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

His record against the City manager stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," said the Clarets coach Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this present moment in time."

The return of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic international break that featured memorable events including the Scottish team's thrilling qualification for the international competition.