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1. Top Player Palmer Available for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, scoring twice.

After joining from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the contest after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes stated. “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 continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

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

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

The team signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, 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 do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to include him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

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

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

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

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

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

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

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

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

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

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “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 confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.