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First Story: Top Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe suffered after an accidental incident.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

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

Following his transfer from Manchester City in the previous year, he has notched 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off just early on into the contest after slapping Keane amid a argument over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared reconciled later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was rejected, and Gueye must serve a three-match ban, making Everton shorthanded for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach David Moyes said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

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

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

The team signed the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team service 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 extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe commented. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to face the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's team has lost six of the last seven league matches, dropping out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are skilled and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the results before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to challenge.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

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

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

The England international missed Thursday's Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” 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 comparable to back pain, 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 confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the 3-0 European victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

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

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

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a Champions League spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the team selection.