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First Story: Star Player Palmer Fit for Important Capital Clash with Arsenal

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

The young England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca commented. “The whole team is delighted.”

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

After joining from Manchester City in 2023, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

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

Everton were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was sent off just 13 minutes into the contest after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

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

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his team prepares to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the sides clash 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 remarked. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

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

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

The English player missed Thursday's European game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

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

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on two 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 the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.