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1. Top Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's significant Premier League encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was unavailable due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, scoring twice.

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “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 Get No Reason for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

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

Inquired about more issues from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

The club's new acquisition 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.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to face the struggling Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

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

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “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 get ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The England player was absent for Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken a decent haul from their past three matches.

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

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League 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 take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.