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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's important top-flight encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “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 Reason for Rejected Gueye Red Card Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only early on into the match after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English player was absent for the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.