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1. Top Player Palmer Fit for Important London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important top-flight fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English international was out of action due to a broken toe suffered after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

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

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed only early on into the game after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, leaving Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle.

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

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, Moyes added: “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: Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international duty 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, falling out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and capable of doing good 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 day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English international was absent for the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA 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 second in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, 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 be absent for Sunday's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.