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The English top flight resumes this round of fixtures following the pause for national teams, with managers providing crucial fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's games.

The Reds Face Significant Absences

Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this round's fixture against the visitors.

However, starting keeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is ready for selection.

The manager stated that Joe Gomez sat out sessions recently but will likely be ready for selection, though he probably won't be risk for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Have Encouraging Update on Broja

Burnley manager the manager has announced that attacker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an ankle injury while appearing for Albania against England.

The striker left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have indicated the injury is "very, very, very minor."

Scott Parker commented that the forward has trained since Wednesday and could yet feature versus his former club the London side on Saturday.

The Magpies Injury News

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has offered updates on several key squad members ahead of their match against the champions.

Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for the weekend's fixture.

the full-back is "nearing fitness" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for selection.

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

This Round's Premier League Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm UK time)
• Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Palace visit Molineux (afternoon)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)

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 statistics aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen previous top flight matches.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their past encounters.

"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a significant progress from us," stated Burnley manager Parker. "They're just small details at this current stage."

The resumption of top flight fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that featured memorable events including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the international competition.