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The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing crucial team news ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

The Reds Deal With Major Missing Players

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this upcoming game against the visitors.

However, number one shot-stopper Alisson has regained full health from his recent setback and is available.

Slot stated that Joe Gomez sat out training yesterday but is expected to be available for selection, though he probably won't be used for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Receive Positive Update on Broja

Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has stated that attacker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an ankle injury while playing for his national team against the Three Lions.

The 24-year-old left the match on a medical cart, but follow-up examinations have revealed the issue is "not serious at all."

The Burnley manager added that their striker has been in training since midweek and could yet face his previous employers Chelsea on Saturday.

Newcastle Fitness Updates

Newcastle manager the manager has provided news on several first-team squad members ahead of their match against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for the weekend's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for selection.

Pope is "okay" after completing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both ready to take on City.

Upcoming Top Flight Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat lunchtime UK time)
• Liverpool host Forest (afternoon)
• West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (afternoon)
• Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
• Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (3pm)
• The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
• Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff)
• Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
• United host Everton (Mon night)

Coaching Spotlight on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and other matches in other games are unfavorable.

The historical record are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in numerous previous top flight matches.

The statistics against the City manager stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups.

"We've improved and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," said Burnley coach the gaffer. "They're just small details at this present moment in time."

The return of Premier League fixtures comes after a dramatic FIFA window that saw memorable moments including the Scottish team's nail-biting achievement for the global tournament.