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1. Star Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's significant top-flight match against London rivals Arsenal.

The young English international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

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

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was sent off only early on into the game after slapping Keane during a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager David Moyes stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down 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 progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in September.

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

Newcastle signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, 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 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 include him as quickly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, 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, is largely insignificant. 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 perform.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

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

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

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.