Premier League Returns with Key Injury News

The English top flight resumes this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing important team news ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

Liverpool Face Significant Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this round's game against the visitors.

Meanwhile, number one goalkeeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his muscle problem and is available.

Slot admitted that Gomez sat out training recently but will likely be ready for the squad, though he probably won't be risk for the entire match.

The Clarets Get Good Report on Their Striker

Burnley manager Parker has stated that attacker Armando Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an knock while playing for Albania against the English team.

The striker left the match on a medical cart, but later examinations have shown the problem is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker noted that their striker has trained since Wednesday and could yet feature versus his previous employers Chelsea on matchday.

St James' Park Side Fitness Updates

St James' Park coach the manager has given reports on a number of key players ahead of their match against the champions.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.

the full-back is "very close" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in the running for selection.

Pope is "fine" after undergoing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to face the visitors.

Weekend Premier League Games

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat lunchtime GMT)
• Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
• Fulham host Sunderland (3pm)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday afternoon)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• United host Everton (Monday 8pm)

Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe

St James' Park side could end up in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against the champions and other matches in other games go against them.

The historical record are unfavorable for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in 18 prior English football attempts.

Howe's history against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.

"We've improved and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated Turf Moor boss Parker. "It's only small details at this present moment in time."

The resumption of Premier League matches comes after a eventful international break that saw memorable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting achievement for the international competition.