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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the team's significant top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was out of action due to a fractured toe suffered after an accidental incident.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca commented. “Everyone is happy.”

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings across all competitions, netting two goals.

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” 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.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed 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 Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegal midfielder was dismissed just early on into the game after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen reconciled later in a mock social media video.

However, the challenge against the red card was denied, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, making Everton shorthanded for their upcoming match against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for First Time since Injury

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a potential comeback timeline for the player.

The team brought in the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could make his debut 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. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I withhold that information. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the teams meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side 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 great things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to perform.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

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

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England international missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said 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 morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

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

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at 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 shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated 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.