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1. Top Player Palmer Available for Important London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's significant top-flight encounter against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was sent off only early on into the game after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager said. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

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

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

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

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence 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. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The England player missed the midweek 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 the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage 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 feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg 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 first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.