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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The young England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, netting two goals.

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

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the match after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

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

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

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

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

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

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international 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 stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the struggling Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the sides meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

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

The domestic cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.