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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

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

The young England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, netting two goals.

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “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 Reason for Failed Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just 13 minutes into the game after hitting Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock social media post.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

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

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his team prepares to face the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

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

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton on the weekend.

The England player missed the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have taken a decent haul from their past three matches.

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

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge 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 remarked. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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