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1. Key Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important Premier League fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

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

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared making up later in a light-hearted online video.

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-game suspension, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next fixture against Newcastle.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes 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 swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but kept private a possible return date for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven league matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

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

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and capable of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

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

6. Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Palace

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

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “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 be absent for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.