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First Story: Star Player Palmer Fit for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

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

The 23-year-old English midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

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

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card only early on into the contest after hitting Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match suspension, making Everton depleted for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” 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: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem shortly 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 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team service 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. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team prepares to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's side has lost six of the last seven league matches, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's at home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English international missed Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points 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 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 okay for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners 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 runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.