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The English top flight returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing important squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

Liverpool Face 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 upcoming match against the visitors.

Meanwhile, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.

Slot stated that the versatile defender was absent from practice yesterday but is expected to be fit for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be used for the complete game.

Burnley Receive Good Report on Armando Broja

Burnley manager the manager has stated that forward Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for his national team against the English team.

Broja left the fixture on a assisted device, but subsequent assessments have shown the problem is "much less severe than feared."

Scott Parker commented that the forward has been in training since midweek and could potentially play against his previous employers the Blues on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered news on several key individuals ahead of their match against City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to get back from his hip problem and is "questionable" for Saturday's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for the matchday roster.

Nick Pope is "fine" after undergoing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to play against Manchester City.

This Round's English Football Matches

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff BST)
• Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
• City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday early kickoff)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
• Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Coaching Focus on Howe

Newcastle could end up in the drop zone if they lose against the champions and other matches elsewhere are unfavorable.

The historical record aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in numerous prior Premier League matches.

The statistics against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their past encounters.

"We've developed and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Turf Moor manager the gaffer. "They're just little tiny bits at this present moment in time."

The resumption of English football matches comes after a chaotic international break that included memorable highlights including Scotland's thrilling achievement for the global tournament.