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1. Top Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

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

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “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 Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the game after hitting Keane amid a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up afterwards in a mock online post.

However, the appeal against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

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

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to involve him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams 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 said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The history 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.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from fitness issues.

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English international was absent for the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, 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 sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to take it on the chin. 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 stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.