🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Comes Back with Important Injury News The English top flight kicks off again this weekend following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing vital team news ahead of Saturday's games. The Reds Encounter Major Missing Players Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Bradley, Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest. Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper the Brazilian has regained full health from his muscle problem and is ready for selection. The Liverpool boss stated that Joe Gomez sat out practice on Thursday but is expected to be available for consideration, though he probably won't be played for the entire match. The Clarets Have Positive Update on Armando Broja Clarets boss Scott Parker has announced that striker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after suffering an knock while featuring for his national team against the English team. The striker left the fixture on a assisted device, but follow-up examinations have revealed the problem is "much less severe than feared." The Burnley manager noted that the forward has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could yet feature versus his previous employers the London side on the weekend. Newcastle Fitness Updates Magpies boss Howe has offered news on a number of first-team players ahead of their game against Manchester City. Gordon has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for Saturday's match. the full-back is "nearing fitness" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the matchday roster. the goalkeeper is "okay" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to play against City. This Round's Top Flight Games Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff GMT) Liverpool host Forest (standard kickoff) Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon) Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff) Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon) Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (3pm) City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm) Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday 2pm) Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun 4.30pm) Man United v Everton (Monday night) Managerial Spotlight on Howe The Magpies could find themselves in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against City and other matches in other games go against them. The statistics don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in 18 prior English football attempts. His record against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings. "We've developed and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Burnley boss the gaffer. "It's only little tiny bits at this point in our development." The resumption of top flight action comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included unforgettable events including Scotland's dramatic success for the global tournament.