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1. Star Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital Premier League encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe incurred after an accidental 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 all tournaments, scoring twice.

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

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

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

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed just early on into the game after hitting Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen reconciled later in a light-hearted online post.

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

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

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

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

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

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

“He is doing well, 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.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

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

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams 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 remarked. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

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

The club's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the club has come in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless 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 not be available for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.