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1. Key Talent Palmer Fit for Crucial London Clash with Arsenal

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

The young England midfielder had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

“He is ready to start and participate,” Maresca commented. “All involved are pleased.”

In the current campaign, Palmer has featured in just four games in every contest, finding the net on two occasions.

After joining from Manchester City in the previous year, he has recorded 45 scores and 29 helpers in 101 appearances for the London club.

“He is our best player, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be fully fit,” Maresca added. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Explanation for Rejected Gueye Red Card Appeal

Everton were unsuccessful in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegal player was dismissed just 13 minutes into the contest after slapping Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

The player immediately apologized, and the pair were seen making up afterwards in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the red card was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, leaving Everton short-staffed for their next match against Newcastle United.

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

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes added: “It ended right away, it was done, that was it, we progressed rapidly and it was all sorted within the team environment.”

3. Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his arrival from Brentford in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe confirmed the development on Friday but withheld a potential return date for the player.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on international service before he could play his first game for his new club.

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

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I withhold that information. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to utilize him as soon as possible.”

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

4. The Reds' Slump ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Boss Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' dip in performance “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the struggling Premier League title holders.

The Liverpool manager's side has lost six of the last seven Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no taking it easy when the teams clash on Sunday at the London Stadium.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno commented. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to be ready.

“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 be fully prepared, to challenge.”

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

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

Nottingham Forest's boss Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the side's home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League match 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 taken a decent haul from their last three matches.

“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 anticipating, at this stage anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s easing already. So we’re confident that it’ll be right for the weekend.”

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

However, Ola Aina (thigh injury), Douglas Luiz (thigh), the winger (hamstring), the striker (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to be unavailable.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The domestic cup holders went ahead at Stade de la Meinau through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's side, who climbed to second in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic competition with a at Selhurst Park fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is confident his side can maintain their challenge for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was totally avoidable 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 shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner stated that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.