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1. Key Player Palmer Available for High-Stakes London Derby with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's important top-flight encounter against local rivals Arsenal.

The young England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

After joining from Manchester City in 2023, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “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 Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was dismissed just early on into the contest after striking Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager the manager said. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

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

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

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

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. 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 get ready, to perform.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul 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 anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their challenge for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available 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 team selection.