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First Story: Top Talent Palmer Available for Important London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English international had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the match after striking Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture 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.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

The team brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

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

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

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

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

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

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

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

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

The English international missed Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

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

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the club has come in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

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

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.