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1. Star Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's vital top-flight encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young England midfielder had been sidelined due to a fractured toe suffered after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was sent off only 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online post.

However, the challenge against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager David Moyes revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session 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 Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential return date for the player.

The team signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, 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 midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

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

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to face the struggling Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven league games, falling out of the upper half of the table.

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

“The Reds are a strong team 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 capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results 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 able of doing fantastic 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.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

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

The English player was absent for Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured seven points from their last three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious 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 muscle after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to the French side is a sign of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

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

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their challenge 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 commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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