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The Premier League returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with managers providing important fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

Liverpool Deal With Significant Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming fixture against Forest.

Meanwhile, first-choice keeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez sat out practice recently but will likely be available for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the entire match.

Burnley Receive Positive Update on Their Striker

Turf Moor coach the manager has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an ankle injury while appearing for the Albanian side against England.

The 24-year-old left the match on a assisted device, but follow-up assessments have shown the injury is "not serious at all."

The Burnley manager noted that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could yet play against his previous employers the London side on Saturday.

St James' Park Side Fitness Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered updates on a number of important players ahead of their match against Manchester City.

Gordon has "worked very hard" to return from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for Saturday's fixture.

the full-back is "almost ready" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in the running for the squad.

Nick Pope is "alright" after following head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to play against the visitors.

This Round's Premier League Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday early kickoff GMT)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (standard kickoff)
• Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
• Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon night)

Managerial Focus on Howe

The Magpies could potentially be in the relegation zone if they are defeated against City and other matches elsewhere go against them.

The historical record don't look good for Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in 18 previous English football encounters.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," said Turf Moor coach the gaffer. "We need to work on minor aspects at this point in our development."

The return of top flight action comes after a dramatic international break that featured memorable highlights including Scotland's dramatic success for the World Cup.