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First Story: Star Player Palmer Ready for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital Premier League match against London rivals Arsenal.

The young English international was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, scoring twice.

After joining 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 pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

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 veteran Senegal player was shown a red card only early on into the contest after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

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

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

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

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to face the ailing Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the sides meet on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and capable of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match 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 perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

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

The English international missed Thursday's European game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“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 comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, 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 ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.