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First Story: Star Player Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital top-flight encounter against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca commented. “The whole team is delighted.”

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

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed only early on into the match after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen reconciled later in a mock online video.

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

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

When asked about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but withheld a possible return date for the player.

The team brought in the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty 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 very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side prepares to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

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

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

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

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo 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), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

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

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

The domestic cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

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

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.