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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for High-Stakes Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant Premier League match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

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

Since his arrival from City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off only 13 minutes into the game after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up later in a light-hearted online post.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, Moyes continued: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

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

The team brought in the striker for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

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

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager continued: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Of course, we want to involve him as quickly.”

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

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to take on the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has suffered six losses in seven recent league games, falling out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the sides clash 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 commented. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from fitness issues.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player missed the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a Champions League place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was totally avoidable and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.