English Top Flight Resumes with Key Injury Updates
The English top flight kicks off again this round of fixtures following the FIFA window, with coaches providing vital team news ahead of the weekend's games.
Liverpool Encounter Significant Missing Players
Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that Bradley, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, number one goalkeeper Alisson Becker has regained full health from his recent setback and is fit to play.
Slot stated that the versatile defender missed sessions recently but should be available for selection, though he probably won't be risk for the entire match.
The Clarets Get Encouraging News on Their Striker
Burnley manager the manager has revealed that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an knock while featuring for his national team against the English team.
Broja left the match on a stretcher, but follow-up assessments have shown the injury is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager noted that Broja has participated in sessions since Wednesday and could yet play against his old team the London side on the weekend.
Newcastle Fitness Reports
Magpies boss the manager has given updates on a number of key squad members ahead of their match against the champions.
the winger has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for the weekend's match.
Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a serious knee issue and is also in contention for the matchday roster.
the goalkeeper is "fine" after undergoing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to take on Manchester City.
Upcoming Premier League Games
- Burnley v Chelsea (Sat 12.30pm BST)
- Forest visit Anfield (3pm)
- The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (3pm)
- Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff)
- Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
- Man United v Everton (Monday 8pm)
Coaching Attention on Eddie Howe
The Magpies could end up in the drop zone if they are defeated against City and results around them go against them.
The statistics aren't great for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen previous Premier League matches.
Howe's history against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen defeats from their historical matchups.
"Our progress and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley coach the gaffer. "We need to work on small details at this point in our development."
The resumption of top flight action comes after a chaotic international break that featured unforgettable moments including the Scottish team's dramatic achievement for the international competition.
