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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's vital Premier League match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

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

After joining from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed just 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, leaving Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle.

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

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

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

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic 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 day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The England international missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken seven points from their past three outings.

“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 point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to the French side is a sign of how much progress the club has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.