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First Story: Key Player Palmer Ready for Important Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important top-flight fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental incident.

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

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off only early on into the contest after striking Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen making up afterwards in a mock social media post.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, 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: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home match against Brighton on the weekend.

The England player missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

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

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

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the club has come in competing on two fronts.

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

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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