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First Story: Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's vital Premier League match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, scoring twice.

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

“He is our top performer, we are pleased 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.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off just 13 minutes into the game after hitting Keane during a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared making up later in a light-hearted online post.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, making Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his move from his former club in the autumn.

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

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

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team 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. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face the ailing top-flight champions.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the sides clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

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

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player was absent for Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, 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 very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.