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First Story: Top Player Palmer Fit for Important London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's important top-flight match against London rivals Arsenal.

The young England midfielder had been sidelined due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, scoring twice.

After joining from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches 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 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane amid a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the pair were seen reconciled later in a mock online video.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach the manager revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but kept private a potential return date for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

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

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “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 probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven league matches, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

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 manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

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

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche said the player “should be fine”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic competition with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

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