Premier League Comes Back with Significant Injury Updates

The English top flight kicks off again this round of fixtures following the international break, with bosses providing important squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's matches.

Liverpool Face Significant Missing Players

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that the young defender, Frimpong, and Wirtz will all sit out this upcoming game against Forest.

However, starting keeper the Brazilian has fully recovered from his recent setback and is available.

Slot stated that Gomez was absent from training on Thursday but should be available for consideration, though he may not be risk for the complete game.

Burnley Receive Good News on Armando Broja

Burnley manager Parker has announced that attacker the Albanian may have "escaped major damage" after picking up an problem while appearing for the Albanian side against the Three Lions.

The striker left the match on a medical cart, but subsequent checks have revealed the problem is "not serious at all."

Scott Parker commented that the forward has trained since Wednesday and could potentially face his old team the Blues on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness News

Magpies boss Eddie Howe has provided updates on several key squad members ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to return from his hip problem and is "questionable" for tomorrow's encounter.

the full-back is "very close" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the squad.

Pope is "fine" after completing concussion protocols, while Joelinton and the Italian are both fit to play against Manchester City.

Weekend Premier League Fixtures

  • Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat 12.30pm GMT)
  • Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
  • The Cherries host West Ham (standard kickoff)
  • Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
  • Brighton v Brentford (afternoon)
  • Fulham v Sunderland (3pm)
  • City travel to Newcastle (late kickoff)
  • Leeds v Aston Villa (Sunday afternoon)
  • Arsenal host Tottenham (Sun 4.30pm)
  • United host Everton (Monday 8pm)

Tactical Attention on Howe

St James' Park side could find themselves in the relegation zone if they suffer defeat against the champions and other matches around them don't go their way.

The statistics don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has been unable to beat the City boss in numerous prior top flight attempts.

The statistics against Guardiola stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their historical matchups.

"Our progress and certainly I've seen a massive improvement from us," stated the Clarets manager the gaffer. "They're just minor aspects at this present moment in time."

The return of Premier League matches comes after a dramatic national team period that featured remarkable moments including the Scottish team's thrilling success for the World Cup.

Angela Maddox
Angela Maddox

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