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1. Key Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

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

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

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

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

After joining from Manchester City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was dismissed only 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the player.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

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

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

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

“Liverpool are a quality side 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 skilled and capable of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their recovery from injury.

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

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's at home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English player missed the midweek European game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche said as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken seven points from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning 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 improving already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to second in the group standings.

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

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, 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 the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.