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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for Important London Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important top-flight encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off just early on into the game after hitting Keane during a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international service 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and capable of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing 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 perform.”

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

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The England player missed Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a top four spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, 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 be absent for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.