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1. Key Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital top-flight fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

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

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

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Receive No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed just early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair were seen making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

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

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured 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 Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to include him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League champions.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency 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. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and capable of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form 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 fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

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

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

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

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” 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 move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

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 opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.