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The Premier League resumes this weekend following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing crucial team news ahead of the weekend's matches.

Anfield Side Encounter Significant Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this upcoming fixture against Forest.

However, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

Slot admitted that Joe Gomez sat out practice yesterday but will likely be available for the squad, though he probably won't be played for the full 90 minutes.

Turf Moor Side Receive Good Update on Armando Broja

Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has revealed that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while appearing for the Albanian side against England.

Broja left the match on a stretcher, but follow-up assessments have shown the problem is "very, very, very minor."

Scott Parker noted that the forward has trained since midweek and could yet play against his old team Chelsea on the weekend.

St James' Park Side Injury Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered news on multiple important squad members ahead of their game against the champions.

the winger has "put in significant effort" to recover from his hip injury and is "questionable" for Saturday's fixture.

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

Nick Pope is "alright" after undergoing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Tonali are both fit to play against City.

Weekend Premier League Fixtures

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
• City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday 8pm)

Managerial Spotlight on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and other matches elsewhere go against them.

The omens aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has never won Guardiola in 18 previous English football matches.

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

"We've improved and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley boss Parker. "They're just small details at this present moment in time."

The return of Premier League fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that featured unforgettable moments including Scotland's thrilling achievement for the global tournament.