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First Story: Star Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's significant top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe suffered after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, netting two goals.

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

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed just 13 minutes into the game after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but withheld a potential return date for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“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 said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet 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 skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form 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 capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

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

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

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul 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 anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the table.

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

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.