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1. Top Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's significant Premier League encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the game after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but withheld a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “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 likely best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. 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.

4. Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers 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 upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet 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 commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to challenge.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England player 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 side, who have taken seven points from their past three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore 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 very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to second in the table.

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

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.