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1. Star Player Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's vital top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England midfielder had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

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

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be fully fit,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the game after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

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

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” coach the manager revealed. “No explanation was provided for the rejection 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 swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to include him as promptly.”

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

4. Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

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

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the table.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

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

“The history 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 excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to challenge.”

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

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

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

The England player was absent for Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

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

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving 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 win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

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

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a top four spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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