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1. Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important Premier League fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Failed Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off only early on into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair appeared reconciled later in a mock online video.

However, the appeal against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, leaving Everton depleted for their upcoming match against Newcastle.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes continued: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his move from his former club in September.

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

Newcastle brought in the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

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

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the ailing top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

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

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters 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 great things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The England international missed the midweek European game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“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 anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to second in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.