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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Available for High-Stakes London Clash with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the team's significant Premier League match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international had been sidelined due to a fractured toe sustained after an unfortunate incident.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games across all competitions, scoring twice.

After joining from City in the previous year, he has notched 45 strikes and 29 setups in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to allow him time to be 100% fit,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Receive No Reason for Rejected Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club have failed in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegalese midfielder was dismissed just early on into the game after slapping Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a mock social media video.

However, the appeal against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-game suspension, leaving Everton depleted for their next fixture against Newcastle.

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

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes continued: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

The club's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee problem soon after his move from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but withheld a possible return date for the player.

Newcastle signed the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team duty before he could play his first game for Newcastle.

“He is doing well, he trained with us for the first time on Wednesday, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe stated. “This marked his debut in a competitive setting with the squad. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “We have a target return date, but it’s likely best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as promptly.”

In other news, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury.

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized 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 counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno remarked. “We anticipate facing the league champions, players that are skilled and capable of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be fully prepared, to compete.”

The Hammers will have available Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are progressing in their recovery from injury.

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be available for the side's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The England player missed the midweek European game against the Swedish side due to a back issue.

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just sleep funny or move improperly. So we’re not anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “will likely be available”.

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), Chris Wood (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European defeat to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has come in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup winners took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to Premier League competition with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a top four place.

“Comparable to the recent setback at Goodison Park, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for Sunday's game after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.