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1. Star Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant Premier League fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was out of action due to a fractured toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

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

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared reconciled later in a mock online post.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, 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. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to face the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven league matches, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

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

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English player was absent for Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second 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 side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.