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1. Star Talent Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with The Gunners

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's important Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

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

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

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

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates appeared reconciled later in a light-hearted online post.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager said. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in September.

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

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

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

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

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League matches, falling out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool is a good 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 able of doing great things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against The Seagulls

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

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European win, 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: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

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

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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