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First Story: Star Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes London Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's vital top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

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

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was sent off just 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match suspension, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but kept private a possible return date for the player.

The team brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, 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 reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to face the struggling Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy 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 skilled and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

West Ham 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 The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English player was absent for the midweek Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary 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 confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.