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1. Top Player Palmer Fit for Important London Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's important top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off only 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane amid a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen making up afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury shortly after his move from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

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

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to include him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side prepares to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's side has lost six of the last seven league matches, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash 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 remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

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

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

The England player was absent for the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have taken seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge 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. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.