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1. Top Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

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

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the match after hitting Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was denied, 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,” coach David Moyes said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international service 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. 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 utilize him as quickly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet 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. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes 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 wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past 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 very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

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

6. Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match 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 team selection.