🔗 Share this article English Top Flight Returns with Important Injury Reports England's top division kicks off again this round of fixtures following the international break, with coaches providing vital fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's matches. Liverpool Deal With Significant Missing Players Reds boss Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all be unavailable for this upcoming game against Forest. However, starting goalkeeper Alisson has regained full health from his recent setback and is fit to play. The Liverpool boss revealed that Joe Gomez missed sessions recently but is expected to be fit for selection, though he probably won't be played for the complete game. Burnley Get Good News on Broja Turf Moor coach the manager has announced that forward the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an problem while appearing for his national team against the English team. The 24-year-old left the fixture on a stretcher, but later assessments have indicated the injury is "not serious at all." Scott Parker noted that their striker has been in training since midweek and could still face his old team the Blues on the weekend. The Magpies Injury Updates Newcastle manager the manager has given updates on several key players ahead of their game against the champions. Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip injury and is "questionable" for the weekend's fixture. the full-back is "almost ready" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the matchday roster. Nick Pope is "okay" after undergoing head injury assessment, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both available to play against the visitors. Upcoming Top Flight Matches Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff BST) Forest visit Anfield (3pm) Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon) Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon) The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff) Fulham host Sunderland (3pm) City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm) Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon) Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun evening) United host Everton (Mon 8pm) Managerial Attention on Eddie Howe The Magpies could find themselves in the drop zone if they are defeated against City and results around them don't go their way. The statistics don't look good for Eddie Howe, who has never won Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior Premier League encounters. His record against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their past encounters. "Our progress and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," commented the Clarets manager Parker. "It's only small details at this current stage." The return of top flight matches comes after a chaotic FIFA window that saw memorable events including the Scottish team's nail-biting success for the global tournament.