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The English top flight returns this round of fixtures following the FIFA window, with managers providing important fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's games.

Liverpool Face Major Missing Players

Reds boss Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this weekend's fixture against Forest.

However, starting goalkeeper Alisson has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is available.

The Liverpool boss stated that the versatile defender sat out sessions yesterday but will likely be available for the squad, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.

Turf Moor Side Receive Positive News on Broja

Turf Moor coach Parker has revealed that striker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an ankle injury while playing for Albania against the English team.

The striker left the match on a medical cart, but subsequent checks have shown the injury is "very, very, very minor."

Scott Parker noted that the forward has been in training since recently and could potentially face his previous employers Chelsea on Saturday.

St James' Park Side Injury News

Magpies boss the manager has provided reports on a number of key players ahead of their match against the champions.

Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's fixture.

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

Nick Pope is "okay" after undergoing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Tonali are both ready to play against Manchester City.

Weekend English Football Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Forest visit Anfield (standard kickoff)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Wolves host Palace (3pm)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
• The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon 8pm)

Tactical Spotlight on Howe

St James' Park side could potentially be in the bottom three if they lose against the champions and other matches around them don't go their way.

The statistics aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has never won Pep Guardiola in eighteen previous Premier League encounters.

His record against Guardiola stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," said the Clarets coach Scott Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this current stage."

The resumption of English football matches comes after a eventful FIFA window that saw unforgettable events including Scotland's thrilling achievement for the World Cup.