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

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

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

The player immediately apologized, 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 complete a three-match suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle 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 Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts 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 history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA 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 climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

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

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.