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1. Star Player Palmer Fit for Important Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important Premier League match against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was unavailable due to a fractured toe suffered after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the match after striking Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock social media video.

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

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

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “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 Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but kept private a potential return date for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty 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 really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven league matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the sides clash 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 said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

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

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning 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 okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their challenge for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

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