Despite dealing with injury concerns, Manchester clubs, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all aiming for victory in the upcoming Premier League matches, as their opponents are currently positioned in the lower half of the table.

Erling Haaland continues his explosive form, scoring braces in both recent World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Italy, helping Norway clinch a spot at the World Cup. He has now scored 32 goals in 20 appearances for club and country this season.

Guardiola confirmed that Rodri and Kovacic remain sidelined, but the rest of the squad is fully fit.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hopes winger Anthony Gordon—who has scored four Champions League goals this season—can return, though a final decision will be made close to kickoff. Fullback Livramento is also nearing recovery, while goalkeeper Nick Pope, who suffered a concussion last match, has been cleared to play.

Liverpool vs. Forest: Injuries Persist, No Room for Error

Liverpool host second-bottom Nottingham Forest and aim to bounce back from a poor run that saw them lose five of their last six Premier League games.

Manager Arne Slot confirmed that Bradley, Frimpong, and midfielder Wirtz are all unavailable due to injuries. Bradley will be out for at least three weeks, and Frimpong two to three weeks. However, goalkeeper Alisson may finally return after seven weeks out with a hamstring injury.

Liverpool sit eighth, eight points behind Arsenal, with defensive issues evident—conceding 17 goals in 11 matches. Forest’s attack is the second weakest in the league, but they are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions and defeated Leeds 3–1 last weekend. They also beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 55 years last season and earned a draw away, so Liverpool must approach this game cautiously.

Chelsea Target Third Straight Win Against Burnley

Third-place Chelsea travel to face 17th-placed Burnley seeking a third consecutive league victory. However, manager Enzo Maresca revealed that Cole Palmer injured his left toe in an accident at home and will miss at least three matches. Palmer has already been limited this season due to a groin injury, but Chelsea have performed well regardless. Against a Burnley side coming off two straight defeats, Chelsea remain clear favourites.