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1. Top Talent Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important top-flight encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England international was unavailable due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to give 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.”

2. The Toffees Get No Reason for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was dismissed only 13 minutes into the contest after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up later in a mock social media video.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, 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: Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his move from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

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

“The Reds are a strong 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 skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results 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 amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend'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.