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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for Important London Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's important Premier League match against local rivals Arsenal.

The young English midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca said. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, netting two goals.

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

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca noted. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegal midfielder was sent off just early on into the contest after slapping Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates were seen making up later in a mock social media post.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle.

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

When asked about more issues from the incident, Moyes added: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Yoane Wissa Practices with Newcastle for First Time since Setback

The club's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could play his first game for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his side gets ready to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's side has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League games, dropping out of the upper half of the table.

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

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare thoroughly, to perform.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their return from injury.

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

The club's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's at home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for Thursday's Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's team, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s improving already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

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

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

Sixth Story: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European loss to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by the opposition manager's team, 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 optimistic his team can keep up their challenge for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The effort was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's game 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.