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1. Star Player Palmer Ready for Crucial Capital Derby with The Gunners

The Blues manager Enzo Maresca announced on the final weekday that Cole Palmer is set to return for the squad's important top-flight match against London opponents Arsenal.

The 23-year-old English international had been sidelined due to a broken toe incurred after an unfortunate occurrence.

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

In the current campaign, Palmer has been limited to four outings in every contest, scoring twice.

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

“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be completely ready,” Maresca continued. “He has been brilliant historically and no doubt he is going to do great things for this club in the future.”

2. The Toffees Get No Reason for Rejected Gueye Dismissal Challenge

Everton were unsuccessful in their protest against Idrissa Gueye's red card for a physical confrontation with teammate Michael Keane during the team's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.

The veteran Senegalese player was sent off just 13 minutes into the match after hitting Keane amid a dispute over a misplaced pass.

Gueye quickly said sorry, and the pair appeared reconciled afterwards in a light-hearted online video.

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

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

When asked about additional consequences 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. Wissa Trains with The Magpies for First Time since Injury

Newcastle United's new signing Yoane Wissa has practiced with his new teammates for the initial occasion since suffering a knee problem soon after his move from his former club in September.

Head coach Eddie Howe confirmed the development on the end of the week but withheld a possible comeback timeline for the 29-year-old.

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

Regrettably, Wissa was hurt while on international duty before he could make his debut for his new club.

“He is progressing nicely, he trained with us for the first time on midweek, 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 reacts today.”

Howe added: “We have a target return date, but it’s probably best if I do not share it publicly. We wish to prevent any disappointment. Of course, we want to include him as soon as possible.”

Additionally, the defender will be sidelined for a month with a hamstring issue.

Fourth Story: Liverpool' Poor Form ‘Doesn’t Matter’, Insists Hammers Boss Nuno

The Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo has stated that the reigning champions' current slump “should not be a focus” as his side prepares to face the struggling top-flight champions.

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

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

“Liverpool are a quality side and in football, what matters is what you do on the day,” Nuno said. “We are preparing to play the title winners, players that are talented and able of doing fantastic things, so we have to get ready.

“The past of the outcomes before, the form of the teams, is not that important. It is about the match day. Knowing that we are going to face a high-quality team, that has players capable of doing amazing feats, 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 recovery from injury.

5. Gibbs-White in Contention for Nottingham Forest against The Seagulls

Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche is hopeful that Morgan Gibbs-White will be ready for the team's home match against Brighton on Sunday.

The English player missed the midweek European game against Malmö due to a back issue.

“Fortunately, it seems to be calming down,” Dyche stated as he prepared to face Fabian Hürzeler's team, who have taken a decent haul from their last three outings.

“It’s similar to a sore back, but a waking-up 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 easing already. So we’re hopeful that it’ll be fine for the weekend.”

Murillo was feeling his hamstring muscle after the comfortable 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), Chris Wood (knee), and the defender (hip) are expected to miss out.

6. Glasner: Conference League Defeat Won't Hinder Palace

The Eagles manager Oliver Glasner feels that the setback of Thursday's Conference League loss to Strasbourg is a sign of how far the team has advanced in competing on two fronts.

The FA Cup winners went ahead at the away ground through Tyrick Mitchell's opening period goal but were pegged back by Liam Rosenior's team, who climbed to runner-up in the group standings.

Crystal Palace now return to Premier League competition with a home fixture against the Red Devils, and Glasner is optimistic his side can keep up their push for a top four spot.

“Similar to the late loss against Everton, it just feels that it was completely unnecessary and it is our fault,” Glasner said. “Alternatively, 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 miss out for the weekend's game after he did not travel to Strasbourg, but Will Hughes, who went off during the opening period against Strasbourg, should be in the matchday squad.