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1. Key Player Palmer Fit for Important Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's significant Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The young English international was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

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

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has notched 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 fully fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically 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

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card just early on into the contest after hitting Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media video.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to include him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

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

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

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the 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 progressing in their return from injury.

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

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

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League 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 taken a decent haul 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 expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed 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 opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.