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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital Premier League encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was out of action due to a fractured toe incurred after an accidental incident.

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

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in 2023, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “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 Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed just early on into the game after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager said. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down 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 moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

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

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

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

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

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

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

“Liverpool are a quality side 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 skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The England international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” 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 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 too serious 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 European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

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

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to the French side is a sign of how far the club has advanced in challenging 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 side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.