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

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card only early on into the match after hitting Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

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

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton shorthanded for their next fixture against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but withheld a possible return date for the player.

The team signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to include him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's at home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international was absent for Thursday's European game 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 taken seven points from their past three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in 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), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a indication of how much progress the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition 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 totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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