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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important top-flight encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca commented. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off just early on into the contest after slapping Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen making up later in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, leaving Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but kept private a possible return date for the player.

The team brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to include him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the sides clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing great things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The England international missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their last three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.