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The Premier League resumes this matchweek following the pause for national teams, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

The Reds Deal With Significant Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming match against the visitors.

However, starting goalkeeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is fit to play.

The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez was absent from sessions recently but should be available for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the entire match.

The Clarets Have Encouraging Report on Armando Broja

Clarets boss Scott Parker has revealed that striker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after suffering an ankle injury while featuring for his national team against the Three Lions.

The 24-year-old left the game on a stretcher, but later assessments have shown the issue is "much less severe than feared."

The Burnley manager noted that their striker has been in training since recently and could still play against his previous employers the London side on matchday.

Newcastle Injury Reports

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has provided news on a number of first-team squad members ahead of their match against City.

Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip problem and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's fixture.

Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for selection.

Pope is "fine" after following head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both ready to take on Manchester City.

This Round's Top Flight Matches

• Burnley v Chelsea (Sat early kickoff UK time)
• Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Wolves host Palace (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
• Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
• The Magpies host City (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun evening)
• Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday night)

Tactical Spotlight on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the bottom three if they are defeated against Manchester City and other matches elsewhere go against them.

The statistics aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has never won Pep Guardiola in numerous prior top flight encounters.

The statistics against Pep stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their historical matchups.

"Our progress and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated Burnley coach the gaffer. "We need to work on small details at this current stage."

The comeback of Premier League matches comes after a chaotic national team period that saw memorable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the World Cup.