English Top Flight Comes Back with Important Fitness Reports
The Premier League resumes this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing crucial squad updates ahead of Saturday's fixtures.
Anfield Side Encounter Major Missing Players
Reds boss Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz will all be unavailable for this round's match against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, first-choice shot-stopper Alisson has fully recovered from his recent setback and is fit to play.
Slot revealed that Gomez was absent from practice on Thursday but is expected to be available for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the entire match.
Turf Moor Side Have Encouraging News on Their Striker
Clarets boss Parker has revealed that striker Armando Broja may have "dodged a bullet" after picking up an ankle injury while playing for the Albanian side against the English team.
Broja left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have indicated the problem is "very, very, very minor."
Parker added that their striker has trained since recently and could yet face his former club the London side on the weekend.
St James' Park Side Injury News
St James' Park coach Howe has offered news on a number of key players ahead of their match against the champions.
Anthony Gordon has "worked very hard" to recover from his hip problem and is "questionable" for the weekend's encounter.
the full-back is "almost ready" after overcoming a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for selection.
Pope is "okay" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Tonali are both available to play against the visitors.
This Round's Top Flight Matches
- Burnley v Chelsea (Sat lunchtime UK time)
- Forest visit Anfield (standard kickoff)
- West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff)
- Wolves host Palace (3pm)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
- Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (afternoon)
- Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday early kickoff)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
- Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)
Coaching Attention on Howe
Newcastle could potentially be in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and results elsewhere go against them.
The omens don't look good for Howe, who has been unable to beat Guardiola in 18 prior top flight attempts.
Howe's history against the City manager stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their historical matchups.
"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley manager Parker. "It's only small details at this current stage."
The resumption of English football fixtures comes after a dramatic national team period that included memorable highlights including the Scottish team's thrilling qualification for the global tournament.
