Premier League Updates: Palmer Ready for The Blues Comeback; Gueye's Unsuccessful Red Card Appeal Mystery

1. Key Player Palmer Available for Important London Clash with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important Premier League encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, netting two goals.

After joining from City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only early on into the game after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but withheld a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt 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 very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, falling out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and capable of doing great things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul 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 twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot.

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

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.