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1. Star Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's vital top-flight match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was out of action due to a broken toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for Chelsea.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% 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: The Toffees Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off just early on into the contest after hitting Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager stated. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a British record sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on national team service before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the ailing Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to be ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance 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 wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

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

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

The English international missed Thursday's Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented 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 sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

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

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their challenge for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.