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First Story: Star Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important Premier League encounter against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English player was absent for Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

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

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said 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 likely to miss out.

6. Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead 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 group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.