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First Story: Key Player Palmer Ready for Important Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's significant top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

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

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed only early on into the match after striking Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media post.

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

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

Inquired about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but did not disclose a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

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

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased 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 aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his team gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

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

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence 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. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

The England international was absent for the midweek Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

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

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how much progress the team has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “On the other side, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.