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1. Key Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important Premier League match against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Following his transfer 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 happy he is back, we need to provide him with 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. Everton Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off just early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could make his debut 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.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. 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 issue.

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the sides meet 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 commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player was absent for Thursday's European game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

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

“It’s like a bad back, 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 too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful 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 “will likely be available”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has come in competing on multiple 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 team, who moved up to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

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

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the team selection.