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First Story: Star Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's vital Premier League encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was unavailable due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for the London club.

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

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

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was dismissed just 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the pair were seen making up later in a light-hearted online video.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury shortly after his move from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

The team brought in the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty 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 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 do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

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

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for 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 fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player missed the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their past three outings.

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

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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