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

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's vital top-flight fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The young England midfielder was out of action due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from City in the previous year, he has achieved 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal player was sent off just 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock online video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, leaving Everton depleted for their next match against Newcastle.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach David Moyes stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the forward for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “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 keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to include him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the sides meet on Sunday 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 capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable of doing fantastic 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 stepping up their recovery from fitness issues.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the team's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The England player missed Thursday's Europa League match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have taken seven points from their past three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, 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.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable European victory, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Won't Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to domestic action with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

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

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the team selection.