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1. Key Talent Palmer Fit for Important London Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important Premier League fixture against London opponents Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, netting two goals.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off only 13 minutes into the contest after hitting Keane during a argument over a poor pass.

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

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must serve a three-match suspension, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

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

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his side prepares to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

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 home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

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

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

The FA Cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their challenge for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary 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 shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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