🔗 Share this article Premier League Comes Back with Key Fitness News England's top division kicks off again this weekend following the international break, with bosses providing vital fitness reports ahead of the weekend's games. Liverpool Deal With Substantial Missing Players Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this weekend's fixture against Forest. Meanwhile, number one shot-stopper Alisson Becker has fully recovered from his muscle problem and is ready for selection. Slot stated that the versatile defender missed practice recently but should be ready for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be risk for the entire match. The Clarets Get Good News on Broja Clarets boss Parker has announced that striker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for his national team against England. Broja left the fixture on a medical cart, but later checks have revealed the injury is "not serious at all." Parker commented that the forward has been in training since recently and could still play against his old team Chelsea on matchday. St James' Park Side Fitness News St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has provided updates on a number of important players ahead of their fixture against the champions. the winger has "trained extensively" to return from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for Saturday's match. the full-back is "very close" after recovering from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for the squad. Pope is "fine" after following safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both ready to take on the visitors. Weekend Premier League Fixtures Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat lunchtime GMT) Liverpool host Forest (3pm) Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon) Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff) Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon) Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon) Newcastle v Man City (evening) Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon) Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm) Man United v Everton (Monday 8pm) Managerial Spotlight on Howe Newcastle could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against City and outcomes around them go against them. The historical record aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has never won the City boss in eighteen previous Premier League matches. His record against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings. "We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," commented Burnley coach the gaffer. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this current stage." The resumption of top flight matches comes after a chaotic national team period that saw unforgettable events including the Scottish team's nail-biting qualification for the World Cup.