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1. Key Player Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Clash with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's significant Premier League fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an unfortunate occurrence.

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, scoring twice.

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

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese player was shown a red card only early on into the match after striking Keane amid a dispute over a poor pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up later in a light-hearted social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, making Everton short-staffed for their upcoming fixture against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

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

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but kept private a possible 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 British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

The manager added: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to include him as promptly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring issue.

4. Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face 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.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the sides clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a very good team, that has players able of doing fantastic 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 return from fitness issues.

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

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

The English player missed the midweek Europa League game against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche commented as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

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