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1. Top Talent Palmer Ready for Important Capital Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental incident.

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

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

After joining from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

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

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was shown a red card only early on into the contest after slapping Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up later in a mock online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team signed the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team 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 midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to include him as quickly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

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

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts 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 able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form 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 capable 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 progressing in their return from injury.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

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

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

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken a decent haul from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

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

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

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort 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 opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.