🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Comes Back with Important Fitness News The English top flight resumes this round of fixtures following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of Saturday's games. Liverpool Encounter Significant Unavailable Stars Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all miss this weekend's fixture against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, starting shot-stopper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available. Slot revealed that the versatile defender missed training on Thursday but will likely be fit for consideration, though he may not be used for the full 90 minutes. Burnley Get Good Update on Armando Broja Burnley manager Scott Parker has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after sustaining an knock while playing for Albania against the English team. The striker left the fixture on a medical cart, but follow-up examinations have revealed the issue is "much less severe than feared." Scott Parker noted that Broja has participated in sessions since recently and could potentially face his old team the London side on Saturday. The Magpies Fitness Reports Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has offered news on a number of key squad members ahead of their game against City. the winger has "trained extensively" to get back from his hip problem and is "questionable" for Saturday's match. Tino Livramento is "very close" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in consideration for selection. the goalkeeper is "alright" after following safety procedures, while Joelinton and Tonali are both ready to face Manchester City. This Round's English Football Matches Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday 12.30pm UK time) Forest visit Anfield (3pm) West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff) Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon) Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon) Fulham v Sunderland (3pm) Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff) Leeds host Villa (Sunday early kickoff) Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday late kickoff) Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday night) Coaching Focus on Howe Newcastle could potentially be in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against City and other matches elsewhere don't go their way. The historical record don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory Guardiola in eighteen prior Premier League encounters. The statistics against the City manager stands at two tied games and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups. "We've developed and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Burnley boss Scott Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this current stage." The resumption of top flight action comes after a dramatic national team period that included remarkable moments including Scotland's thrilling achievement for the World Cup.