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1. Top Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's significant Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically 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 Appeal

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane during a disagreement over a poor pass.

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

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service 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 very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“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 talented and able of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

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

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

The club's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English player missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken seven points from their last 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 anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

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

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on multiple 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 runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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