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First Story: Key Player Palmer Fit for Important Capital Derby with The Gunners

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

The young England midfielder was unavailable due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate incident.

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

This season, Palmer has been limited to four outings in all tournaments, netting two goals.

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

“He is our best player, we are pleased he is back, we need to provide him with time to be 100% fit,” Maresca added. “He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do exceptionally well for this club in the future.”

2. Everton Receive No Reason for Failed Gueye Dismissal Appeal

The Merseyside club were unsuccessful in their challenge against Idrissa Gueye's sending off for a physical confrontation with fellow player Michael Keane during the squad's narrow win at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was shown a red card just 13 minutes into the match after striking Keane amid a argument over a misplaced pass.

Gueye immediately apologized, and the teammates appeared reconciled later in a mock social media post.

However, the challenge against the dismissal was turned down, and Gueye must serve a three-game ban, making Everton depleted for their next match against Newcastle.

“We have appealed it and our appeal was turned down,” coach the manager said. “No explanation was provided for the rejection but we did appeal it.”

Inquired about more issues from the event, Moyes remarked: “The matter was resolved instantly, it was done, that was it, we moved on swiftly and it was all sorted within the dressing room.”

3. Yoane Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

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

Head coach Eddie Howe announced the news on the end of the week but withheld a possible return date for the 29-year-old.

The team signed the striker for a significant fee to replace Alexander Isak, who moved to Liverpool for a record-breaking transfer fee.

Unfortunately, Wissa was hurt while on international service 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 very happy with how he looked,” Howe said. “That’s his first time competitively with the group. Let’s see how he responds today.”

Howe continued: “We’ve got [a return date] in mind, but it’s probably best if I keep that to myself. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to utilize him as quickly.”

In other news, Kieran Trippier will be sidelined for a four-week period with a hamstring injury.

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

The Hammers head coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that Liverpool' dip in performance “doesn’t really matter” as his team prepares to take on the ailing top-flight champions.

The Liverpool manager's team has lost six of the last seven Premier League matches, falling out of the top 10 of the standings.

However, Nuno stressed that there can be no complacency when the sides clash on the weekend at the their home ground.

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

“The history of the outcomes before, the performance of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Aware that we are going to face a excellent team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, so we have to get ready, to compete.”

The Hammers will welcome back Lucas Paquetá after his ban, while Crysencio Summerville and Dinos Mavropanos are stepping up their return from injury.

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

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

The English international was absent for the midweek Europa League game against Malmö due to a back injury.

“Hopefully it’s settling down,” Dyche said as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have secured a decent haul from their past three outings.

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

Murillo was experiencing discomfort in his hamstring muscle after the comfortable European win, but Dyche indicated the player “is expected to be okay”.

However, the full-back (thigh injury), the midfielder (thigh), Dilane Bakwa (hamstring), the striker (knee), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (hip) are expected to miss out.

Sixth Story: Oliver Glasner: Conference League Defeat Will Not Set Back Palace

The Eagles head coach Oliver Glasner feels that the disappointment of midweek's European defeat to the French side is a sign of how far the club has come in challenging on multiple fronts.

The FA Cup holders went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's first-half goal but were equalized against by the opposition manager's team, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

The Eagles now return to domestic action with a home match against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his team can maintain 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 commented. “On the other side, we have to accept it. The commitment was there but it is a game we shouldn’t definitely lose.”

Glasner confirmed that Borna Sosa would not be available for the weekend's match after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the first half against the opponents, should be in the matchday squad.