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

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant top-flight fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

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

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, netting two goals.

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

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “His past performances have been excellent and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

Second Story: The Toffees Receive No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Challenge

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the contest after striking Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

The player quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up later in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton shorthanded for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

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

Newcastle United's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a potential return date for the player.

Newcastle brought in the striker for £55m to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international service before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“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 said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. 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 issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Says West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams 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 said. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic 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 excellent team, that has players able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to compete.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from fitness issues.

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

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

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

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured seven points from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

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

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

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of midweek's Conference League defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the club has come in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his team can maintain their challenge for a top four spot.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to accept it. The effort was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.