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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for Important Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's vital Premier League fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English international was unavailable due to a fractured toe suffered after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

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

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

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes said. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

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

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team signed the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Regrettably, 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 midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach 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 top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

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

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “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 get ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

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

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

The English player missed Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, 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 easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the club 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 Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.