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First Story: Key Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important Premier League match against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England international was unavailable due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

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

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card just early on into the game after hitting Keane during a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, making Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to replace 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.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the ailing Premier League champions.

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

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

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a very good 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 stepping up their recovery from injury.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, 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 not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.