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1. Top Talent Palmer Ready for Important Capital 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 vital top-flight encounter against London opponents Arsenal.

The young England international was unavailable due to a fractured toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

“He is fit to begin and feature,” Maresca declared. “Everyone is happy.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

Following his transfer from Manchester City in 2023, he has achieved 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Receive No Reason for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's dismissal for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's single-goal triumph at Old Trafford.

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was dismissed just early on into the match after hitting Keane during a disagreement over a poor pass.

The player promptly expressed regret, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted social media video.

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

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager David Moyes stated. “We haven’t been given any reason why it was turned down but we did appeal it.”

When asked about any further fallout from the event, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the initial occasion since sustaining a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the development on the end of the week but did not disclose a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe continued: “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 utilize him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his team prepares to face the ailing Premier League title holders.

Arne Slot's team has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no taking it easy when the sides meet on the weekend at the London Stadium.

“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 skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“The past 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 very good team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, 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 recovery from injury.

5. Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

The English international missed Thursday's Europa League game 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 secured a decent haul from their past three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, 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 hopeful that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated the player “should be fine”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to be unavailable.

6. Oliver Glasner: European Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's European loss to the French side is a indication of how far the team has advanced in challenging on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground 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 match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can maintain their challenge for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “On the other side, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the team selection.