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The English top flight kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with coaches providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's fixtures.

Liverpool Encounter Substantial Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all miss this weekend's fixture against Forest.

Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper the Brazilian has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

Slot stated that Joe Gomez missed training on Thursday but should be available for selection, though he probably won't be risk for the complete game.

Turf Moor Side Receive Positive Update on Armando Broja

Turf Moor coach Parker has announced that attacker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an problem while playing for the Albanian side against England.

The striker left the match on a assisted device, but later examinations have shown the problem is "much less severe than feared."

Scott Parker noted that their striker has been in training since recently and could still face his former club the London side on Saturday.

St James' Park Side Injury Updates

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has given news on several key players ahead of their match against the champions.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his recent issue and is "questionable" for tomorrow's encounter.

Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in contention for the squad.

Pope is "fine" after undergoing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both available to play against the visitors.

Weekend Premier League Games

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat lunchtime BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
• Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
• Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
• City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday early kickoff)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday evening)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Coaching Spotlight on Eddie Howe

The Magpies could end up in the relegation zone if they are defeated against the champions and results elsewhere don't go their way.

The statistics don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in numerous past top flight attempts.

The statistics against Pep stands at two draws and 16 losses from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," said the Clarets coach the gaffer. "They're just little tiny bits at this point in our development."

The comeback of top flight fixtures comes after a chaotic national team period that featured memorable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic qualification for the global tournament.