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First Story: Key Player Palmer Ready for Important Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important Premier League match against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

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

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 squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just early on into the match after striking Keane during a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but withheld a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

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

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team 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 fantastic 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 match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international was absent for the midweek Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, 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 settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

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

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “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 confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.