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First Story: Top Player Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was shown a red card just early on into the game after slapping Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared reconciled later in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, making Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The England international was absent for the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the team selection.