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The Premier League kicks off again this matchweek following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's games.

Anfield Side Encounter Major Unavailable Stars

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this round's game against Nottingham Forest.

On a positive note, first-choice keeper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

Slot admitted that Joe Gomez was absent from practice recently but will likely be fit for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Positive News on Armando Broja

Clarets boss the manager has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an knock while playing for his national team against England.

The striker left the game on a stretcher, but follow-up assessments have indicated the issue is "very, very, very minor."

The Burnley manager added that Broja has trained since midweek and could yet feature versus his old team the Blues on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

Magpies boss the manager has provided reports on a number of first-team players ahead of their fixture against the champions.

Anthony Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his recent issue and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's encounter.

Tino Livramento is "very close" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in the running for selection.

the goalkeeper is "okay" after following concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and the Italian are both available to face the visitors.

Weekend Premier League Fixtures

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday late kickoff)
• Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Coaching Spotlight on Howe

St James' Park side could end up in the relegation zone if they lose against the champions and results in other games go against them.

The omens aren't great for Howe, who has been unable to beat Pep Guardiola in 18 prior Premier League encounters.

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

"We've developed and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," said the Clarets boss Scott Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this current stage."

The comeback of English football fixtures comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included remarkable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the World Cup.