🔗 Share this article Premier League Resumes with Important Fitness Reports The Premier League kicks off again this round of fixtures following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital team news ahead of the weekend's matches. Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Absences Liverpool manager Arne Slot has announced that Conor Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all sit out this weekend's fixture against the visitors. Meanwhile, number one shot-stopper the Brazilian has regained full health from his muscle problem and is ready for selection. The Liverpool boss admitted that Gomez missed sessions recently but is expected to be available for selection, though he probably won't be used for the entire match. Burnley Receive Encouraging Update on Broja Clarets boss Scott Parker has announced that attacker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for Albania against the English team. The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent assessments have indicated the issue is "very, very, very minor." Parker noted that their striker has been in training since recently and could yet feature versus his former club Chelsea on Saturday. St James' Park Side Fitness Reports St James' Park coach the manager has given updates on multiple first-team individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City. Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for Saturday's match. the full-back is "almost ready" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in consideration for selection. Pope is "fine" after following safety procedures, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both ready to take on Manchester City. This Round's Premier League Matches Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime GMT) Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm) West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff) Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon) The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff) Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon) The Magpies host City (5.30pm) Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon) Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun evening) Man United v Everton (Mon night) Managerial Spotlight on Eddie Howe The Magpies could find themselves in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and results around them are unfavorable. The omens don't look good for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior English football attempts. Howe's history against Guardiola stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings. "We've improved and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Burnley manager the gaffer. "It's only little tiny bits at this current stage." The resumption of top flight fixtures comes after a dramatic FIFA window that featured memorable highlights including Scotland's dramatic qualification for the global tournament.