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1. Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad'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 in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent 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 Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off just early on into the contest after hitting Keane amid a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up later in a mock social media video.

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

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

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly 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 new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy 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 continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

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

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the struggling Premier League champions.

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

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the sides clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts 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 capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance 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 fantastic 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 recovery from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

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

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented 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 expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

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

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.