Premier League Resumes with Key Injury News
The Premier League resumes this matchweek following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing vital team news ahead of the weekend's games.
The Reds Deal With Major Missing Players
Reds boss Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's game against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, first-choice shot-stopper Alisson has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is available.
The Liverpool boss stated that Joe Gomez missed practice on Thursday but will likely be fit for the squad, though he may not be used for the entire match.
Burnley Have Encouraging Update on Their Striker
Turf Moor coach the manager has revealed that forward Armando Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an ankle injury while appearing for his national team against the Three Lions.
The striker left the match on a assisted device, but later checks have indicated the issue is "not serious at all."
Scott Parker commented that Broja has been in training since recently and could potentially feature versus his former club the London side on matchday.
Newcastle Fitness Reports
Newcastle manager Howe has provided news on several key individuals ahead of their match against Manchester City.
Gordon has "put in significant effort" to return from his hip problem and is "questionable" for tomorrow's encounter.
Livramento is "very close" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.
the goalkeeper is "alright" after following head injury assessment, while the Brazilian and the Italian are both available to take on City.
Weekend Top Flight Fixtures
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm UK time)
- Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves host Palace (3pm)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- The Magpies host City (late kickoff)
- Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
- United host Everton (Monday night)
Tactical Attention on Howe
Newcastle could find themselves in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and results in other games go against them.
The historical record don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in eighteen prior top flight encounters.
The statistics against the City manager stands at two tied games and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.
"We've developed and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," commented the Clarets manager Parker. "We need to work on small details at this point in our development."
The comeback of top flight fixtures comes after a chaotic national team period that included unforgettable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic success for the global tournament.
