Premier League Comes Back with Important Fitness Updates
The English top flight resumes this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing important fitness reports ahead of Saturday's games.
The Reds Encounter Substantial Unavailable Stars
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Bradley, Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's game against the visitors.
On a positive note, starting keeper the Brazilian has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is available.
Slot revealed that Joe Gomez missed practice on Thursday but is expected to be fit for consideration, though he may not be used for the complete game.
Turf Moor Side Have Good Update on Broja
Clarets boss the manager has revealed that forward Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an ankle injury while featuring for his national team against the English team.
The striker left the match on a stretcher, but follow-up checks have revealed the injury is "much less severe than feared."
Scott Parker noted that Broja has participated in sessions since recently and could yet face his former club the Blues on matchday.
St James' Park Side Fitness Reports
Magpies boss Howe has provided news on several key individuals ahead of their fixture against City.
Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to return from his hip problem and is "a doubt" for the weekend's fixture.
the full-back is "very close" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the squad.
Pope is "fine" after completing safety procedures, while the Brazilian and the Italian are both available to take on City.
Weekend Top Flight Games
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday lunchtime GMT)
- Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
- The Cherries host West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
- Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
- Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff)
- Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday evening)
- Man United v Everton (Monday night)
Coaching Attention on Eddie Howe
Newcastle could end up in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against City and results in other games go against them.
The omens are unfavorable for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in numerous past English football encounters.
The statistics against the City manager stands at two draws and 16 losses from their previous meetings.
"We've improved and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated the Clarets coach Parker. "We need to work on minor aspects at this present moment in time."
The resumption of English football action comes after a eventful FIFA window that featured remarkable events including Scotland's dramatic success for the World Cup.
