English Premier League Updates: Palmer Set for The Blues Return; Gueye's Unsuccessful Red Card Appeal Mystery

First Story: Top Player Palmer Available for Crucial London Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's important top-flight fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The young England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

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

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton depleted for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international service before he could make his debut for his new club.

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

The manager continued: “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 involve him as soon as possible.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

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

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “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 performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English player was absent for the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche said as he got ready 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 morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to the French side is a sign of how far the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

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

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.