English Top Flight Comes Back with Important Injury Updates
The English top flight resumes this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing important team news ahead of the weekend's fixtures.
Liverpool Face Major Absences
Anfield coach Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all miss this weekend's game against Forest.
Meanwhile, starting shot-stopper Alisson has returned to fitness from his recent setback and is ready for selection.
The Liverpool boss admitted that the versatile defender sat out practice recently but is expected to be ready for selection, though he probably won't be risk for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Receive Encouraging Update on Armando Broja
Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has revealed that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an knock while playing for Albania against the English team.
The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent checks have revealed the injury is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager added that Broja has been in training since recently and could still play against his previous employers Chelsea on matchday.
Newcastle Injury News
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has provided reports on a number of important players ahead of their game against City.
the winger has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip injury and is "a doubt" for tomorrow's fixture.
the full-back is "almost ready" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the matchday roster.
the goalkeeper is "alright" after completing head injury assessment, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both available to play against the visitors.
This Round's Premier League Fixtures
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat early kickoff UK time)
- Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
- The Cherries host West Ham (3pm)
- Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (afternoon)
- Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
- City travel to Newcastle (5.30pm)
- Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun afternoon)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday 4.30pm)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday 8pm)
Tactical Focus on Howe
St James' Park side could find themselves in the drop zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and other matches around them go against them.
The historical record aren't great for the Newcastle manager, who has never won Guardiola in numerous previous Premier League attempts.
The statistics against the City manager stands at two draws and 16 losses from their past encounters.
"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," stated Turf Moor boss the gaffer. "They're just little tiny bits at this current stage."
The resumption of English football action comes after a eventful national team period that featured unforgettable moments including Scotland's thrilling qualification for the international competition.
