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First Story: Top Talent Palmer Fit for Important London Clash with The Gunners

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

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

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be fully 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 Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane during a dispute over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, making Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager said. “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 continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the player.

The team brought in the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

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

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing 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.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

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 side's at home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The England player was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to the French side is a sign of how far the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic competition with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.