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1. Key Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's vital top-flight fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was shown a red card just early on into the contest after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up later in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton depleted for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

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

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but withheld a possible return date for the player.

The team brought in the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

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

Howe continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as quickly.”

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

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to face the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized 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 anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

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

The England player missed Thursday's Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their last 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 stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the club has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a top four spot.

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

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.