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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for Important Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's significant top-flight fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, scoring twice.

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

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared making up later in a mock social media video.

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

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

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

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

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could play his first game 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 said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

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

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

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what counts 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 prepare.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

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

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The England international missed Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured seven points from their last three outings.

“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 expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.