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First Story: Key Player Palmer Available for Crucial Capital Derby with Arsenal

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca stated on Friday that Cole Palmer is ready to play for the squad's vital top-flight match against local opponents Arsenal.

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

“He is available to start and to play,” Maresca declared. “The whole team is delighted.”

This season, Palmer has made only four appearances across all competitions, netting two goals.

After joining from City in 2023, he has notched 45 goals and 29 assists in 101 games for the London club.

“He is our most valuable asset, we are delighted he is back, we need to provide him with time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

Second Story: Everton Get No Explanation for Failed Idrissa Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton have failed in their appeal against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a fight with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's single-goal triumph at Manchester United.

The veteran Senegalese midfielder was dismissed just early on into the contest after hitting Keane during a disagreement over a misplaced pass.

Gueye promptly expressed regret, and the pair were seen reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

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

“We lodged an appeal and it was unsuccessful,” coach David Moyes revealed. “We received no rationale for the denial but we did appeal it.”

When asked about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “It was over immediately, it was done, that was it, we progressed quite quickly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with Newcastle for Initial Session since Injury

The club's recent acquisition Yoane Wissa has trained with his squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury shortly after his arrival from his former club in the autumn.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the news on Friday but withheld a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

Newcastle signed the striker 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 make his debut for Newcastle.

“His recovery is going smoothly, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, so I was extremely satisfied with how he looked,” Howe stated. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “There is a planned comeback timeline, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Naturally, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

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

4. Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists West Ham Manager Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that Liverpool' current slump “is largely irrelevant” as his side gets ready to take on the struggling top-flight champions.

Arne Slot's side has suffered six losses in seven recent Premier League games, falling out of the top 10 of the table.

Nevertheless, Nuno emphasized that there can be no complacency when the teams clash on Sunday at the their home ground.

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what counts is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “So what we expect is the champions of the Premier League, players that are skilled and able of doing great things, so we have to prepare.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, doesn’t really matter. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable 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 stepping up their recovery from injury.

5. Gibbs-White Could Feature for Nottingham Forest against Brighton

The club's manager Sean Dyche is optimistic that Morgan Gibbs-White will be fit for the side's home fixture against Brighton on Sunday.

The England player missed the midweek European match against Malmö due to a back injury.

“We hope it is improving,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s like a bad back, but a waking-up sort of injury, one where you just rest awkwardly or twist funny. So we’re not expecting, at this point anyway, that it’s very severe and it’s settling down already. So we’re confident that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the 3-0 Europa League win, but Dyche said the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, 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: Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Hinder Crystal Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European loss to Strasbourg is a indication of how far the club has advanced in challenging 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 moved up to second in the group standings.

The Eagles now switch focus to Premier League competition with a at Selhurst Park match against Manchester United, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their challenge for a Champions League spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “However, we have to take it on the chin. The commitment was there but it is a game we ought not to have lost.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would miss out for the weekend's game after he stayed behind to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against Strasbourg, is expected to be in the matchday squad.