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

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant Premier League fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% 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 Receive No Reason for Rejected Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

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

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection 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 progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the sides meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

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

The England international missed Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming 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 comparable to back pain, 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 right for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, 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 Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.