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1. Key Player Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's significant Premier League match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

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

After joining from City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off just early on into the contest after striking Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

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

“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 any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team 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 said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing 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.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

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

“It’s similar to a sore back, 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 too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.