EPL Updates: Palmer Set for The Blues Comeback; Gueye's Unsuccessful Appeal Mystery

First Story: Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important top-flight fixture against London rivals Arsenal.

The young England international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has featured in just four games in all tournaments, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 games for Chelsea.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Get No Explanation for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane during a dispute over a poor pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen making up afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international 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. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, 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 promptly.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his team prepares to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven league games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong 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 talented and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

Fifth Story: Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's at home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

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

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's side, who have taken a decent haul from their last three matches.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

The defender was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to the French side is a sign of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to Premier League competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, 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 commitment 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 did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.