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

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital Premier League encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “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 Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the match after hitting Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock online post.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton short-staffed for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

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

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

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, 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 reacts today.”

Howe continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team 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 capable of doing great 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 high-quality team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's at home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international was absent for the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push 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 said. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.