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1. Top Player Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Derby 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 fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe suffered after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, scoring twice.

After joining from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Red Card Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up later in a mock online post.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international 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 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: “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 utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency when the sides clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. 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 prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

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

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

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

The English player missed Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to the French side is a indication of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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