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First Story: Star Player Palmer Ready for Important Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's significant top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off just early on into the contest after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

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

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

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but withheld a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his team gets ready to face the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The English international missed Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken a decent haul from their past three outings.

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

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

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

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

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.