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England's top division returns this matchweek following the international break, with coaches providing important team news ahead of matchday twelve's games.

Anfield Side Face Major Missing Players

Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all miss this weekend's game against Forest.

However, number one keeper Alisson Becker has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is available.

Slot stated that the versatile defender missed practice on Thursday but should be ready for the squad, though he probably won't be risk for the full 90 minutes.

The Clarets Get Good News on Their Striker

Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has announced that attacker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an ankle injury while featuring for Albania against England.

The striker left the match on a stretcher, but later assessments have revealed the problem is "not serious at all."

Parker commented that the forward has trained since recently and could yet face his old team the London side on matchday.

Newcastle Injury Updates

St James' Park coach the manager has offered updates on multiple first-team squad members ahead of their match against the champions.

the winger has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's fixture.

Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in the running for the matchday roster.

the goalkeeper is "okay" after following safety procedures, while Joelinton and Tonali are both fit to play against Manchester City.

Weekend Premier League Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Saturday early kickoff BST)
• Liverpool host Forest (afternoon)
• The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
• Palace visit Molineux (afternoon)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
• Fulham host Sunderland (3pm)
• The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
• Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun evening)
• United host Everton (Monday night)

Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could end up in the drop zone if they are defeated against Manchester City and other matches around them go against them.

The omens are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has never won the City boss in numerous past top flight attempts.

Howe's history against Pep stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.

"Our progress and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated Turf Moor boss Scott Parker. "They're just minor aspects at this point in our development."

The comeback of Premier League fixtures comes after a eventful national team period that saw memorable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic qualification for the global tournament.