Premier League Resumes with Important Fitness Reports
The English top flight returns this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing vital squad updates ahead of the weekend's matches.
Liverpool Face Substantial Unavailable Stars
Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and Florian Wirtz will all sit out this weekend's fixture against Forest.
On a positive note, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.
The Liverpool boss revealed that Gomez missed sessions recently but is expected to be fit for selection, though he probably won't be played for the complete game.
Burnley Receive Encouraging Report on Their Striker
Clarets boss Scott Parker has revealed that striker Armando Broja may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an knock while playing for his national team against the Three Lions.
The striker left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent checks have indicated the injury is "much less severe than feared."
The Burnley manager commented that their striker has participated in sessions since recently and could yet feature versus his old team Chelsea on matchday.
St James' Park Side Injury Reports
St James' Park coach Howe has given reports on multiple key individuals ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.
the winger has "put in significant effort" to recover from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for the weekend's fixture.
Tino Livramento is "nearing fitness" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.
Pope is "okay" after undergoing safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both fit to take on City.
This Round's Premier League Matches
- Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday 12.30pm UK time)
- Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (3pm)
- The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
- Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sun early kickoff)
- Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
- United host Everton (Mon night)
Tactical Focus on Howe
The Magpies could end up in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against City and other matches in other games are unfavorable.
The omens aren't great for Eddie Howe, who has been unable to beat Pep Guardiola in eighteen past top flight encounters.
The statistics against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their previous meetings.
"Our progress and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," commented Burnley boss Parker. "It's only small details at this point in our development."
The resumption of top flight fixtures comes after a dramatic international break that featured unforgettable events including the Scottish team's thrilling qualification for the international competition.
