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1. Top Talent Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's significant Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

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

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

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

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the match after striking Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, making Everton short-staffed for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, 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 responds today.”

The manager continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

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

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

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing great things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, 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 in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's at home match against Brighton on the weekend.

The England player was absent for the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back injury.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

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

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

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.