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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for Crucial London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's vital top-flight encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca commented. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

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

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was sent off only early on into the contest after striking Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the appeal against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton depleted for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle signed the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league matches, falling out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side 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 good things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international missed the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their last three matches.

“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 stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, 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 not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.