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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital Premier League fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in 2023, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, 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 great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful 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 Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off only early on into the match after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

Newcastle signed the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, 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 reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face 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 top 10 of the table.

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

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

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

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

The English international was absent for Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken a decent haul from their past three outings.

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

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how much progress the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push 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 commented. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.