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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's significant top-flight fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

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

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off only 13 minutes into the match after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager David Moyes said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

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

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

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to include him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his team gets ready to face the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams 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 remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

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

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham 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 match against Brighton on the weekend.

The England player missed Thursday's Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point 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 feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

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

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the team selection.