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1. Key Talent Palmer Ready for Important Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important Premier League match against local opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully 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.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off only early on into the contest after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

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

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues 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 dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

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

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

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to include him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing 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 have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international was absent for the midweek European game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning 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 settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The effort 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 did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.