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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight encounter against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, scoring twice.

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the contest after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection 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 quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

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

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

The English player was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points 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 twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available 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 matchday squad.