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First Story: Key Player Palmer Fit for Important London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's vital Premier League encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was dismissed only early on into the match after striking Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in the autumn.

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

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

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “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 probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the ailing top-flight title holders.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player missed the midweek Europa League game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken a decent haul from their past three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the team has come in competing on two fronts.

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

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.