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Minute 1: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottingham Forest Peep peep! The match has started at St James' Park stadium and, most likely, in the additional matches as well.

Kick-off approaches for the action. Sky Sports are showing all four fixtures on a single screen, a initial for their Premier League coverage, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and I’m already feeling unwell, so we'll likely toggle between the fixtures.

Today in history in 1997 … The player gets a hat-trick against the coach's Chelsea.

“Intriguing to see that Forest’s training gear are light brown, a reflection perhaps of their uninspiring displays and scores since ‘Big’ Ange took the helm,” comments a fan. “But honestly, what was he considering, accepting the club's money? Or did he swallow it by error?”

That confused me too, because he likely realized it would take time to introduce such a radical shift of tactics. Maybe he was eager to improve Spurs.

Newcastle versus Nottm Forest

“Honestly, mate, I wouldn't say Forest have been terrible under the manager,” states an observer. “The scores are a little deceptive: having seen a few of their games, they’ve either been truly unfortunate, lacked finishing or had the entire team (including their shot-stopper), along with substitutes, all the coaching team, the transport, the mascot and the kitchen staff all pushed up for a (near) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Ange’s most ardent supporter for a number of reasons*, but I’m seriously cautious of the team's attacking quality (including on their bench). We might see a few twists and turns in this one.

* He declined my ‘LinkedIn invite’ on the social platform.”

I don't understand Ange Postecoglou being under so much stress. He's only been in charge less a month. The only legitimate explanation for firing him at this point would be if he criticizing the icon's famous sweater, and even then a formal apology would probably be enough.

Everton against Palace

“A fine day at this beautiful venue for two respectable sides competing,” notes a correspondent. “Speaking to some Palace lads on the way up, they were predicting a tough fixture, but admitted with me that JP Mateta is the key factor.

“Nevertheless, reassuring to feel nervousness rather than worry... for now.”

Wolverhampton versus Brighton Squad Announcements

Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-3-3) Johnstone; the defender, the centre-back, Krejci, the full-back; the midfielder, the midfielder, Joao Gomes; the winger, Larsen, the attacker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Wolfe, Agbadou, the forward, Mosquera, the midfielder, the defender, Bellegarde, Lopez.

Brighton (4-2-3-1 formation) Verbruggen; Wieffer, the defender, Dunk, the defender; the midfielder, the midfielder; the attacker, Gomez, Minteh; Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, the forward, Rutter, Watson, Kostoulas, James Milner, the defender, the defender, the defender.

Official Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Newcastle United against Nottm Forest Lineup News

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; the winger, the forward, Gordon.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, the winger, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottm Forest (three-four-two-one)) Sels; Milenkovic, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, the midfielder, Yates, the wing-back; the attacker, Gibbs-White; Chris Wood.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Murillo, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, Igor Jesus, the attacker, the midfielder, the winger.

Match referee the official (Merseyside)

The Toffees facing Palace Team Announcements

Everton FC (4-2-3-1) Jordan Pickford; the defender, Tarkowski, the defender, the defender; the midfielder, Gueye; Dibling, the attacker, the playmaker; Barry.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, King, Patterson, the winger, Beto, Coleman, the midfielder, the defender, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) the goalkeeper; Richards, the defender, Guehi; the wing-back, the midfielder, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Substitutes: Benitez, the midfielder, the forward, Uche, Hughes, the defender, Sosa, Devenny, Cardines.

Official the official (from Lancashire)

Aston Villa against The Clarets Team News

Aston Villa FC (probable 4-2-3-1 formation) Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, the midfielder, the midfielder; McGinn, Rogers, Malen; Ollie Watkins.
Reserves: Bizot, the defender, the midfielder, Elliott, the attacker, Jimoh, the defender, Onana, the forward.

Burnley FC (five-four-one) Dubravka; the defender, the defender, the defender, Esteve, the defender; the winger, the midfielder, the midfielder, Anthony; Foster.
Reserves: Weiss, the defender, the winger, the midfielder, Edwards, Humphreys, Flemming, the forward, the midfielder.

Official the referee (Durham)

Premier League Table Before of This afternoon's Games

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