Premier League Update: Chelsea, Everton, Arsenal, West Ham and Nottingham Forest News
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is available to start in the upcoming match against Everton. Manager Enzo Maresca remains relaxed despite Chelsea's poor run of form. Wesley Fofana has recovered from a facial knock and is fit to play, while Liam Delap's shoulder injury status remains unclear.
Everton manager David Moyes is optimistic as the team currently enjoys a good run with four wins in five matches. Everton are within a point of Manchester United and Chelsea and could move into fourth place with a win at Stamford Bridge. Moyes praised the core senior players and the experience brought in by additions such as Jack Grealish, Alex Dewsbury-Hall, and Pape Ndiaye.
At Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Gabriel Jesus will not be sold. Jesus recently returned as a substitute in the win over Brugge and has 18 months remaining on his contract. Arteta emphasized the club’s focus on Jesus, especially given injuries to Rice, Saliba, Trossard, and Timber.
Brentford's Dominic Solanke remains sidelined since August due to an ankle injury and underwent minor surgery in October. Manager Thomas Frank expressed hope for positive news on Solanke’s fitness, noting that he is currently training individually but has not been cleared for full training.
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is seen as crucial to Nuno Espírito Santo’s plan to avoid relegation. Bowen's fitness could be pivotal as West Ham look to improve defensively and secure a result against Aston Villa, with only two points separating them from safety.
Nottingham Forest confirmed that Ola Aina is not fit to play at the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, having not featured since a thigh injury in September. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Sangaré will miss club matches but will join the Ivory Coast squad for AFCON. Forest reiterated that Aina’s absence is due to fitness concerns.
