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1. Star Player Palmer Available for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

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

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, netting two goals.

After joining from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was sent off just 13 minutes into the match after striking Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a mock online 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.

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

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team 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 really pleased 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’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to take on the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts 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 able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

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

The English player was absent for Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, 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 Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

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

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident 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 totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.