🔗 Share this article Premier League Resumes with Significant Injury Reports The English top flight returns this matchweek following the international break, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of Saturday's fixtures. Liverpool Encounter Major Unavailable Stars Liverpool manager 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, first-choice shot-stopper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is fit to play. The manager admitted that Joe Gomez missed practice recently but is expected to be fit for consideration, though he probably won't be played for the full 90 minutes. The Clarets Receive Good Report on Broja Clarets boss the manager has revealed that forward the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after sustaining an knock while featuring for the Albanian side against the English team. The striker left the fixture on a assisted device, but subsequent checks have shown the issue is "not serious at all." Scott Parker commented that their striker has been in training since midweek and could still face his previous employers the London side on the weekend. St James' Park Side Injury Updates Magpies boss the manager has given news on a number of important individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City. Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip problem and is "questionable" for tomorrow's fixture. Livramento is "almost ready" after overcoming a serious knee issue and is also in the running for selection. the goalkeeper is "fine" after undergoing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to play against the visitors. Weekend Top Flight Matches Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff GMT) Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm) West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon) Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff) Brighton v Brentford (afternoon) Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (standard kickoff) Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff) Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon) Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday late kickoff) Man United v Everton (Monday night) Tactical Attention on Howe The Magpies could find themselves in the bottom three if they are defeated against the champions and other matches elsewhere don't go their way. The omens are unfavorable for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in 18 previous Premier League matches. Howe's history against the City manager stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their previous meetings. "Our progress and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated the Clarets manager Parker. "It's only little tiny bits at this present moment in time." The return of Premier League action comes after a chaotic national team period that included memorable events including the Scottish team's dramatic qualification for the World Cup.