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1. Key Talent Palmer Available for Important Capital Clash with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on Friday that Cole Palmer is available for selection for the squad's vital top-flight match against London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old England international was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an accidental occurrence.

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

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 2023, he has achieved 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 matches for the London club.

“He is our top performer, we are delighted he is back, we need to allow him time to be completely ready,” Maresca noted. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Gueye Red Card Challenge

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

The 36-year-old Senegalese player was sent off only early on into the match after hitting Keane during a dispute over a misplaced pass.

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

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” manager David Moyes said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about any further fallout from the incident, Moyes added: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Practices with The Magpies for Initial Session since Injury

Newcastle United's new acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since suffering a knee problem shortly after his move from his former club in the autumn.

Manager Eddie Howe announced the development on Friday but kept private a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to fill the void left by Alexander Isak, who joined Liverpool for a record-breaking sum.

Regrettably, Wissa was injured while on national team duty before he could make his debut 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 commented. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he reacts today.”

Howe added: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We aim to avoid letting people down. Naturally, we want to involve him as quickly.”

Additionally, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Slump ‘Irrelevant’, Says Hammers Boss Nuno

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

Arne Slot's team has been defeated in six of their previous seven Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no room for overconfidence when the teams clash on Sunday 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 great things, so we have to get ready.

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is largely insignificant. It is about the day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready, to perform.”

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

Fifth Story: Morgan Gibbs-White Could Feature for Forest against Brighton

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

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

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

“It’s comparable to back pain, but a morning sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or move improperly. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s too serious and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be okay for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring after the 3-0 Europa League victory, but Dyche indicated 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 likely to miss out.

6. Oliver Glasner: Conference League Loss Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner believes that the disappointment of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has advanced in competing on multiple fronts.

The domestic cup holders took the lead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by Liam Rosenior's side, who moved up to runner-up in the table.

Crystal Palace now return to domestic action with a home fixture against Manchester United, and Glasner is confident his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League place.

“Maybe like the late defeat at Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “On the other side, we have to acknowledge it. The effort was there but it is a game we could have avoided losing.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's match after he did not travel to France, but Will Hughes, who was substituted during the first half against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.