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1. Star Talent Palmer Available for Important London Derby with The Gunners

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

The young England midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

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

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the match after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

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

However, the appeal against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-match suspension, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “We received no rationale for the denial 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 swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

The team brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international service before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

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

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

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

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet 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 remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, 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 stepping up their return from injury.

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English player was absent for the midweek Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past three outings.

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

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

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the table.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.