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First Story: Top Talent Palmer Available for Important Capital Clash with The Gunners

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

The young England international was out of action due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was dismissed only 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

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

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired 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 team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

The team signed the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

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

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“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 excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

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

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad 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 very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

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

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

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

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side 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 commented. “Alternatively, 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 miss out 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.