🔗 Share this article

The English top flight kicks off again this matchweek following the international break, with coaches providing vital squad updates ahead of matchday twelve's matches.

The Reds Deal With Significant Absences

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Conor Bradley, Frimpong, and the German midfielder will all miss this weekend's match against Nottingham Forest.

However, number one goalkeeper Alisson has regained full health from his hamstring injury and is ready for selection.

The manager revealed that the versatile defender sat out sessions recently but is expected to be available for consideration, though he may not be played for the entire match.

Turf Moor Side Receive Encouraging Report on Their Striker

Clarets boss the manager has stated that striker Broja may have "avoided serious injury" after picking up an knock while featuring for the Albanian side against England.

The 24-year-old left the game on a assisted device, but later assessments have indicated the injury is "not serious at all."

Parker added that their striker has trained since Wednesday and could potentially face his previous employers the Blues on the weekend.

St James' Park Side Injury News

St James' Park coach Howe has given reports on a number of first-team players ahead of their fixture against Manchester City.

Anthony Gordon has "trained extensively" to recover from his recent issue and is "questionable" for tomorrow's encounter.

Livramento is "very close" after recovering from a knee ligament injury and is also in contention for selection.

Pope is "alright" after following safety procedures, while Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are both ready to play against the visitors.

Weekend English Football Games

• Turf Moor hosts Chelsea (Sat lunchtime GMT)
• Liverpool host Forest (3pm)
• Bournemouth v West Ham (3pm)
• Palace visit Molineux (3pm)
• Brentford travel to Brighton (3pm)
• Fulham host Sunderland (standard kickoff)
• Newcastle v Man City (evening)
• Leeds host Villa (Sun 2pm)
• Spurs visit the Emirates (Sun 4.30pm)
• Man United v Everton (Monday night)

Tactical Focus on Eddie Howe

Newcastle could find themselves in the drop zone if they are defeated against the champions and other matches in other games are unfavorable.

The statistics don't look good for the Newcastle manager, who has failed to secure victory the City boss in 18 prior Premier League matches.

His record against Guardiola stands at two draws and sixteen unsuccessful attempts from their historical matchups.

"We've improved and definitely I've seen a significant progress from us," stated Turf Moor coach the gaffer. "It's only minor aspects at this present moment in time."

The comeback of English football matches comes after a chaotic FIFA window that included memorable highlights including Scotland's nail-biting achievement for the World Cup.