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First Story: Top Talent Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

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

After joining from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, making Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “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. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

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

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

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

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed 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 suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and capable of doing good 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. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English international missed the midweek Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore 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 settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident 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 totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, 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 stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.