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First Story: Star Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are pleased 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: Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the game after striking Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen reconciled later in a light-hearted online video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes 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 continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “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 do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The England player was absent for the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday'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 Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.