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

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's significant top-flight encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was shown a red card just early on into the match after slapping Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen making up later in a light-hearted online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, making Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency when the sides meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“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 capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

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: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The English player missed the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken seven points from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny 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 comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication 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 moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.