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1. Key Talent Palmer Available for Important London Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the team's significant Premier League encounter against local opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental incident.

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

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances in all tournaments, finding the net on two occasions.

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

“He is our top performer, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” 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 Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's narrow win at Manchester United.

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

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up later in a light-hearted social media video.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match ban, making Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle United.

“We challenged the decision and it was rejected,” manager David Moyes said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

When asked about additional consequences from the event, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

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

Newcastle United's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury soon after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on Friday but kept private a potential return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Unfortunately, Wissa was injured while on international duty before he could make his debut for Newcastle.

“He is progressing nicely, 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.”

The manager continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s likely best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that the reigning champions' recent poor form “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the ailing Premier League champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven league matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno highlighted that there can be no complacency when the sides meet on Sunday at the their home ground.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players able of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

West Ham will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his suspension, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the team's home fixture against Brighton on the weekend.

The English international was absent for Thursday's European match against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche stated as he got ready to face Fabian Hürzeler's side, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

The defender was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 European win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, Ola Aina (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are likely to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Loss Won't Set Back Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how much progress the team has come in challenging on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his team can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner remarked. “On the other side, 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 not be available for Sunday's match after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against the opponents, should be in the team selection.