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First Story: Key Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital top-flight fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England midfielder was out of action due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” 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.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his move from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

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

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

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet 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 commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

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

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

The England international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their challenge for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary 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 could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.