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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important Premier League match against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with 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: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the game after striking Keane amid a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled later in a light-hearted online post.

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

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

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

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

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

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

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

West Ham will have available 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 Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

“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 stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

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

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to the French side is a sign of how far the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge 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 the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.