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

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

The young English international was out of action due to a fractured toe suffered after an unfortunate incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 matches for Chelsea.

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

2. The Toffees Get No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was shown a red card only 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the teammates appeared making up afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must complete a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” manager the manager revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the event, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

Third Story: Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

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

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt 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 midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Naturally, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that the reigning champions' recent poor form “doesn’t really matter” as his team gets ready to face the ailing top-flight title holders.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven league games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno highlighted that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool is a good team and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing good things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing wonderful things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

West Ham will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against Brighton

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

The English international missed Thursday's European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past 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 muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

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

6. Glasner: European Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's European defeat to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.

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

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would be absent for Sunday's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.