Premier League Comes Back with Significant Fitness Updates
The Premier League returns this round of fixtures following the FIFA window, with coaches providing vital fitness reports ahead of the weekend's fixtures.
Liverpool Encounter Significant Absences
Reds boss Arne Slot has announced that the young defender, the Dutch full-back, and the German midfielder will all sit out this round's match against the visitors.
Meanwhile, number one shot-stopper the Brazilian has regained full health from his recent setback and is ready for selection.
Slot admitted that the versatile defender sat out sessions recently but should be available for selection, though he probably won't be risk for the entire match.
The Clarets Have Positive Report on Armando Broja
Burnley manager the manager has stated that attacker Armando Broja may have "escaped major damage" after suffering an knock while playing for the Albanian side against the Three Lions.
The 24-year-old left the fixture on a stretcher, but later examinations have indicated the issue is "very, very, very minor."
The Burnley manager noted that Broja has trained since midweek and could still play against his former club Chelsea on Saturday.
Newcastle Fitness News
Newcastle manager Howe has given updates on multiple first-team squad members ahead of their match against City.
the winger has "trained extensively" to recover from his hip injury and is "touch-and-go" for Saturday's match.
Tino Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for the squad.
the goalkeeper is "alright" after completing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both available to take on the visitors.
This Round's Top Flight Matches
- Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat early kickoff UK time)
- Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (standard kickoff)
- The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (standard kickoff)
- Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- Newcastle v Man City (late kickoff)
- Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday 2pm)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
- Everton visit Old Trafford (Mon evening kickoff)
Managerial Attention on Howe
The Magpies could end up in the bottom three if they suffer defeat against City and other matches around them don't go their way.
The statistics are unfavorable for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in 18 prior English football encounters.
His record against Pep stands at two stalemates and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.
"We've developed and certainly I've seen a huge development from us," said Turf Moor coach the gaffer. "They're just little tiny bits at this point in our development."
The resumption of top flight action comes after a chaotic national team period that featured remarkable highlights including Scotland's dramatic achievement for the World Cup.
