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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's vital top-flight match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted 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 great things for this club in the future.”

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

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off only early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “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 Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the player.

The team signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, 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 responds today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager 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 title holders.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the sides clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England player missed the midweek Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

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

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a top four 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 take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday'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.