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First Story: Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's significant Premier League fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for Chelsea.

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

Second Story: Everton Receive No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but withheld a potential comeback timeline for the player.

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

“He is progressing nicely, 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.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

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

The English player was absent for the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their past three outings.

“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 stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Set Back Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how much progress the club has come in challenging 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 side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

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