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First Story: Star Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England international had been sidelined due to a broken toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

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

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Failed Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal player was sent off just 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock social media post.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

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

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

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency when the sides clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able 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. 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 compete.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

The England player missed Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.