EPL News Roundup: Palmer Set for The Blues Return; Idrissa Gueye's Failed Red Card Appeal Mystery

1. Top Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, scoring twice.

After joining from City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

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

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just early on into the match after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

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

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

Inquired about more issues from the incident, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

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

The team signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

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

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash 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 commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and able of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The England player missed Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured 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 move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, 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 feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “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 be absent for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.