Premier League Comes Back with Key Injury Reports
England's top division returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with managers providing vital squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's matches.
Liverpool Face Significant Absences
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Bradley, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all sit out this round's game against Forest.
On a positive note, first-choice shot-stopper the Brazilian has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is fit to play.
Slot stated that Gomez was absent from sessions yesterday but will likely be ready for the squad, though he may not be played for the full 90 minutes.
Burnley Have Positive News on Broja
Burnley manager Scott Parker has stated that striker Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an knock while featuring for his national team against the English team.
Broja left the match on a medical cart, but later checks have shown the injury is "much less severe than feared."
Parker added that the forward has trained since Wednesday and could still play against his old team Chelsea on the weekend.
Newcastle Injury News
St James' Park coach Howe has provided reports on a number of important individuals ahead of their fixture against City.
Gordon has "put in significant effort" to get back from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for tomorrow's encounter.
Livramento is "nearing fitness" after recovering from a knee problem and is also in contention for the squad.
Pope is "fine" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to take on City.
Weekend Top Flight Games
- Chelsea travel to Burnley (Saturday lunchtime GMT)
- Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (afternoon)
- Wolves host Palace (standard kickoff)
- Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham v Sunderland (afternoon)
- Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff)
- Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday 2pm)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sunday late kickoff)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon 8pm)
Managerial Focus on Howe
Newcastle could potentially be in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against Manchester City and outcomes around them are unfavorable.
The statistics are unfavorable for Howe, who has never won Guardiola in eighteen past top flight matches.
His record against Pep stands at two draws and sixteen defeats from their previous meetings.
"We've improved and definitely I've seen a huge development from us," stated Burnley boss the gaffer. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this current stage."
The comeback of top flight matches comes after a chaotic FIFA window that saw remarkable events including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the World Cup.
