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First Story: Star Player Palmer Ready for Important Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital Premier League match against local rivals Arsenal.

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

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances 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 noted. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was dismissed only 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to take on the struggling Premier League champions.

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

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“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 able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from fitness issues.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

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

The English international missed the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.