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First Story: Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important Premier League encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English international was unavailable due to a broken toe suffered after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Gueye Red Card Appeal

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

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed just 13 minutes into the game after striking Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, 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. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

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

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could play his first game 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 stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

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

“Liverpool are a quality side 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 able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English player missed the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.