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1. Top Talent Palmer Available for Crucial London Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant Premier League match against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was dismissed just 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock online post.

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

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

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could play his first game for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the struggling Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic 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. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

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

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player missed Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have taken a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

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

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the club has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a top four spot.

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

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.