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1. Top Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Clash with The Gunners

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

The 23-year-old English international was out of action due to a fractured toe sustained after an unfortunate incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, scoring twice.

After joining 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 best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for an on-field altercation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was dismissed only early on into the match after slapping Keane during a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared making up afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the appeal against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-match suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle United.

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes added: “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: Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Setback

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle brought in the forward for £55m to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut 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 said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to involve him as promptly.”

Additionally, the defender will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his team gets ready to take on the struggling Premier League title holders.

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

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams meet on the weekend 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 capable of doing great things, so we have to be ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match 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 challenge.”

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

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

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

The English international missed Thursday's European match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face the Brighton manager's team, who have secured seven points from their past three matches.

“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 very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

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

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how much progress the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead 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 switch focus to domestic competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “Alternatively, 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 miss out for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the team selection.