The English top flight returns this weekend following the pause for national teams, with coaches providing important team news ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.
Liverpool Encounter Major Missing Players
Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that the young defender, Jeremie Frimpong, and Wirtz will all miss this weekend's fixture against Forest.
However, first-choice keeper Alisson has regained full health from his muscle problem and is available.
The manager admitted that the versatile defender missed sessions on Thursday but is expected to be available for consideration, though it's unlikely he'll be used for the entire match.
The Clarets Receive Positive News on Armando Broja
Clarets boss the manager has stated that attacker the Albanian may have "dodged a bullet" after sustaining an ankle injury while featuring for Albania against the Three Lions.
The striker left the game on a stretcher, but subsequent assessments have indicated the issue is "much less severe than feared."
Parker added that the forward has participated in sessions since recently and could potentially play against his previous employers the Blues on matchday.
Newcastle Fitness News
Magpies boss Howe has provided updates on a number of key players ahead of their fixture against the champions.
Gordon has "worked very hard" to get back from his hip injury and is "questionable" for the weekend's encounter.
Livramento is "almost ready" after returning from a knee ligament injury and is also in consideration for the matchday roster.
Pope is "okay" after undergoing concussion protocols, while the Brazilian and Sandro Tonali are both fit to face City.
Weekend English Football Fixtures
- Burnley v Chelsea (Saturday 12.30pm UK time)
- Forest visit Anfield (afternoon)
- Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
- Wolves v Crystal Palace (afternoon)
- Brighton v Brentford (standard kickoff)
- Fulham v Sunderland (standard kickoff)
- The Magpies host City (5.30pm)
- Leeds v Aston Villa (Sun early kickoff)
- Arsenal v Tottenham (Sun late kickoff)
- United host Everton (Monday evening kickoff)
Tactical Spotlight on Eddie Howe
St James' Park side could potentially be in the bottom three if they are defeated against the champions and outcomes around them go against them.
The statistics are unfavorable for Howe, who has never won the City boss in eighteen past Premier League encounters.
Howe's history against Guardiola stands at two stalemates and 16 losses from their historical matchups.
"We've developed and definitely I've seen a massive improvement from us," said the Clarets manager Parker. "It's only small details at this point in our development."
The return of Premier League matches comes after a chaotic FIFA window that saw memorable moments including the Scottish team's thrilling qualification for the global tournament.
