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First Story: Key Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial London Derby with Arsenal

The Blues head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight fixture against local rivals Arsenal.

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

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca said. “Everyone is happy.”

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

After joining from 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 give him time to be fully 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.”

2. Everton Receive No Reason for Failed Idrissa Gueye Red Card Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The 36-year-old Senegal player was sent off just 13 minutes into the match after slapping Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the teammates were seen making up afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was rejected, and Gueye must complete a three-match suspension, making Everton short-staffed for their next match 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 additional consequences from the event, Moyes remarked: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we moved on quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

Third Story: Wissa Practices with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his arrival from Brentford in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but kept private a potential comeback timeline for the player.

Newcastle brought in the forward for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on national team service before he could play his first game for his new club.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was really pleased with how he looked,” Howe said. “It was his initial competitive session with the team. Let’s see how he responds today.”

The manager added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. Of course, we want to involve him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be out of action for a four-week period with a hamstring issue.

4. The Reds' Poor Form ‘Irrelevant’, Says West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that Liverpool' recent poor form “is largely irrelevant” as his side prepares to take on the ailing top-flight title holders.

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

Nevertheless, Nuno stressed that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams meet on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“The Reds are a strong team and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are talented and capable of doing good things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the results before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a very good team, that has players capable 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 stepping up their return from injury.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

The club's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion on the weekend.

The English player was absent for the midweek Europa League match against the Swedish side due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face the Brighton manager's side, who have secured a decent haul from their last three matches.

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

The defender was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “will likely be available”.

Meanwhile, the full-back (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are likely to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: European Loss Will Not Set Back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how much progress the club has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders took the lead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now switch focus to domestic action with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his team can keep up their push for a top four place.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was entirely needless and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, we have to acknowledge it. 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 game after he stayed behind to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against the opponents, is expected to be in the matchday squad.