🔗 Share this article

1. Top Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him 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: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, making Everton depleted for their upcoming 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 more issues from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“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. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. 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 be fully prepared, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from fitness issues.

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

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

The England international missed the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their last three matches.

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

The defender was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, 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 Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.