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The English top flight resumes this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital team news ahead of matchday twelve's matches.

The Reds Face Significant Unavailable Stars

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all be unavailable for this upcoming match against Forest.

Meanwhile, starting goalkeeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.

The manager revealed that the versatile defender missed sessions yesterday but is expected to be available for selection, though he probably won't be used for the complete game.

The Clarets Receive Good Report on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Scott Parker has revealed that forward Broja may have "escaped major damage" after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for the Albanian side against the English team.

The 24-year-old left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent assessments have indicated the injury is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager added that Broja has trained since recently and could potentially play against his old team Chelsea on matchday.

Newcastle Injury News

St James' Park coach the manager has offered reports on a number of key players ahead of their match against the champions.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to return from his hip problem and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.

Tino Livramento is "very close" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for selection.

Pope is "fine" after undergoing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to play against the visitors.

Weekend English Football Games

• Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat lunchtime GMT)
• Liverpool host Forest (afternoon)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (afternoon)
• Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
• Fulham host Sunderland (3pm)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday early kickoff)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Managerial Spotlight on Howe

The Magpies could find themselves in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and other matches in other games go against them.

The omens aren't great for Howe, who has never won Pep Guardiola in numerous previous Premier League attempts.

His record against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their historical matchups.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," commented Burnley coach Parker. "They're just minor aspects at this current stage."

The return of top flight matches comes after a dramatic national team period that saw remarkable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the international competition.