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First Story: Star Player Palmer Fit for Important London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was shown a red card just early on into the contest after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, making Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international service 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 Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager 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. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

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

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

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

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 fit for the side's at home match against Brighton on the weekend.

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

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

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

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

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