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First Story: Top Player Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, netting two goals.

After joining from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

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

Gueye immediately apologized, and the pair were seen making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

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

Third Story: Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot'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 room for overconfidence when the sides clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic 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 capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The England international was absent for the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up 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 easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

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

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how much progress the team has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.