EPL Updates: Palmer Ready for Chelsea Comeback; Gueye's Failed Appeal Mystery

First Story: Top Talent Palmer Ready for High-Stakes London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's significant top-flight fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the match after hitting Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up later in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle.

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

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely 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 issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the struggling Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

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

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The England international 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 Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.