English Top Flight Comes Back with Significant Fitness News

England's top division kicks off again this weekend following the FIFA window, with bosses providing important squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's fixtures.

Anfield Side Face Major Missing Players

Anfield coach Arne Slot has confirmed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this weekend's fixture against the visitors.

Meanwhile, starting keeper Alisson has returned to fitness from his muscle problem and is available.

Slot revealed that the versatile defender was absent from practice on Thursday but is expected to be fit for consideration, though he may not be played for the full 90 minutes.

Burnley Get Positive News on Broja

Clarets boss Parker has stated that striker Armando Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after sustaining an knock while playing for his national team against England.

Broja left the fixture on a stretcher, but subsequent examinations have shown the problem is "very, very, very minor."

Parker commented that Broja has trained since midweek and could yet feature versus his former club Chelsea on matchday.

Newcastle Fitness News

Magpies boss Howe has provided reports on several key squad members ahead of their game against City.

the winger has "trained extensively" to return from his hip problem and is "touch-and-go" for the weekend's fixture.

Tino Livramento is "almost ready" after overcoming a serious knee issue and is also in contention for selection.

Pope is "fine" after undergoing safety procedures, while Joelinton and the Italian are both ready to play against City.

This Round's Top Flight Games

  • Chelsea travel to Burnley (Sat lunchtime GMT)
  • Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (afternoon)
  • West Ham travel to Bournemouth (standard kickoff)
  • Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
  • The Seagulls host Brentford (standard kickoff)
  • Sunderland visit Craven Cottage (standard kickoff)
  • City travel to Newcastle (evening)
  • Villa visit Elland Road (Sunday afternoon)
  • Arsenal host Tottenham (Sunday evening)
  • United host Everton (Monday evening kickoff)

Coaching Attention on Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the bottom three if they are defeated against the champions and other matches in other games don't go their way.

The omens aren't great for Howe, who has failed to secure victory Pep Guardiola in numerous previous Premier League attempts.

The statistics against Guardiola stands at two tied games and 16 losses from their past encounters.

"Our progress and definitely I've seen a massive improvement from us," stated Burnley boss Parker. "We need to work on little tiny bits at this present moment in time."

The return of top flight action comes after a dramatic FIFA window that featured memorable events including the Scottish team's dramatic qualification for the World Cup.

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