English Top Flight Resumes with Key Injury Updates
The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with managers providing crucial fitness reports ahead of matchday twelve's games.
Anfield Side Deal With Substantial Missing Players
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all sit out this round's game against the visitors.
Meanwhile, number one shot-stopper the Brazilian has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is available.
The manager revealed that Gomez missed training recently but will likely be ready for the squad, though it's unlikely he'll be played for the complete game.
Burnley Receive Good News on Broja
Turf Moor coach Scott Parker has announced that attacker the Albanian may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an knock while featuring for the Albanian side against the Three Lions.
Broja left the match on a medical cart, but follow-up assessments have revealed the problem is "much less severe than feared."
Parker commented that Broja has been in training since Wednesday and could yet face his previous employers the London side on matchday.
Newcastle Injury Updates
St James' Park coach Eddie Howe has offered news on a number of key squad members ahead of their fixture against City.
Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to get back from his recent issue and is "a doubt" for Saturday's fixture.
Livramento is "nearing fitness" after returning from a knee problem and is also in consideration for selection.
Pope is "alright" after following concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to take on City.
Upcoming English Football Fixtures
- Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday lunchtime UK time)
- Forest visit Anfield (standard kickoff)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
- Palace visit Molineux (standard kickoff)
- Brentford travel to Brighton (standard kickoff)
- Fulham host Sunderland (afternoon)
- Newcastle v Man City (evening)
- Leeds host Villa (Sunday afternoon)
- Spurs visit the Emirates (Sunday evening)
- Man United v Everton (Monday evening kickoff)
Tactical Spotlight on Howe
The Magpies could find themselves in the relegation zone if they lose against City and outcomes around them go against them.
The statistics aren't great for Howe, who has never won the City boss in 18 previous Premier League matches.
His record against Guardiola stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their past encounters.
"We've improved and without doubt I've seen a huge development from us," stated the Clarets coach Parker. "It's only minor aspects at this point in our development."
The return of English football fixtures comes after a eventful international break that saw memorable highlights including the Scottish team's dramatic achievement for the international competition.
