English Top Flight Resumes with Significant Fitness News
England's top division kicks off again this matchweek following the FIFA window, with bosses providing crucial team news ahead of the weekend's matches.
Liverpool Encounter Significant Missing Players
Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all sit out this round's fixture against Nottingham Forest.
However, starting keeper the Brazilian has regained full health from his muscle problem and is available.
The Liverpool boss admitted that Joe Gomez missed training yesterday but will likely be fit for selection, though it's unlikely he'll be used for the entire match.
The Clarets Get Encouraging News on Their Striker
Burnley manager Parker has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an ankle injury while appearing for Albania against England.
The 24-year-old left the game on a assisted device, but later checks have revealed the injury is "not serious at all."
Parker noted that the forward has trained since midweek and could potentially play against his old team the Blues on matchday.
Newcastle Injury Reports
Magpies boss the manager has given updates on multiple first-team players ahead of their match against Manchester City.
the winger has "worked very hard" to return from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's fixture.
Livramento is "very close" after overcoming a knee problem and is also in contention for the squad.
Nick Pope is "okay" after undergoing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both fit to play against Manchester City.
Upcoming Top Flight Matches
- Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat early kickoff UK time)
- Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (standard kickoff)
- Palace visit Molineux (afternoon)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (afternoon)
- Fulham host Sunderland (3pm)
- Newcastle v Man City (evening)
- Leeds host Villa (Sunday 2pm)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Monday 8pm)
Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe
The Magpies could potentially be in the bottom three if they lose against Manchester City and results in other games go against them.
The statistics aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in 18 past top flight encounters.
His record against Pep stands at two draws and 16 losses from their historical matchups.
"Our progress and without doubt I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented the Clarets coach the gaffer. "It's only little tiny bits at this point in our development."
The resumption of Premier League fixtures comes after a dramatic national team period that saw unforgettable events including Scotland's nail-biting qualification for the global tournament.
