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1. Star Player Palmer Available for High-Stakes London Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder was out of action due to a fractured toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

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

“He is our best player, we are pleased 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 exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Reason for Rejected Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was dismissed only 13 minutes into the game after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

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

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

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

When asked about additional consequences 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: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury shortly after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, 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 do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and capable of doing great things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, 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 recovery from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English player was absent for Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Defeat Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League defeat to the French side is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their push for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary 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 shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.