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1. Top Player Palmer Fit for Crucial Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's significant Premier League fixture against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England midfielder was unavailable due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, scoring twice.

Since his arrival from City in 2023, he has recorded 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to give him 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.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off only early on into the match after slapping Keane amid a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen reconciled later in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve 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 the manager stated. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Setback

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has trained with his new teammates for the first time since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his arrival from Brentford in September.

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

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on national team service 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 very happy with how he looked,” Howe stated. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. 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. Liverpool' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, dropping out of the upper half of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and capable of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the results before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

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

The English player missed the midweek European match against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche commented as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have secured a decent haul from their past three matches.

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

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has advanced in challenging on two fronts.

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

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League action with a home match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner commented. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would be absent for the weekend's match after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.