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First Story: Top Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes London Clash with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

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

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

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

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” 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 Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card only early on into the game after striking Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “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 don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the struggling Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

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

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts 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 capable of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results 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 able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

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

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

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

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

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club 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 pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.