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First Story: Star Player Palmer Available for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's significant top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled afterwards in a mock social media video.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

The team brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

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

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

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his team prepares to face the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

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

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. 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 challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature 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 England player missed the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he prepared 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 stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their challenge for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “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 Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.