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Minute 1: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottm Forest Kick-off! Play begins at St James’ Park and, presumably, in the remaining games as well.

Kick-off approaches for the matches. The sports network are displaying all four fixtures on one screen, a initial for their top division transmissions, but it’s a bit overwhelming and I’m already feeling unwell, so we'll likely toggle between the matches.

On this day in 1997 … Patrick Berger gets a hat-trick against Ruud Gullit’s Chelsea.

“Notable to see that Forest’s training gear are tan, a reflection perhaps of their uninspiring showings and outcomes since ‘Large’ Ange took the helm,” comments a fan. “But seriously, what was he planning, taking the Marinakis money? Or did he swallow it by mistake?”

That confused me too, because he likely realized it would require patience to establish such a major transformation of tactics. Perhaps he was keen to improve Spurs.

Newcastle United facing Nottingham Forest

“In truth, pal, I wouldn't say Nottingham Forest have been bad under Ange,” writes Chris Paraskevas. “The results are a little misleading: having observed a few of their fixtures, they’ve either been truly unfortunate, finished poorly or had all their players (including their shot-stopper), along with reserves, all the coaching team, the transport, the symbol and the caterer all advanced for a (close) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not the manager's greatest admirer for a bunch of causes*, but I’m truly cautious of the team's forward prowess (including on their substitutes). Could be a few dramatic moments in this one.

* He ignored my ‘professional link’ on the social platform.”

I can’t get my head round the coach being under so much pressure. His tenure has lasted less one month. The sole valid explanation for firing him at this point would be if he criticizing the icon's trademark attire, and in that case a open statement would probably be enough.

Everton facing Palace

“A lovely day at this impressive venue for two respectable clubs playing,” notes a correspondent. “Chatting to some Crystal Palace fans on the way up, they were predicting a difficult game, but admitted with me that JP Mateta is the difference.

“However, good to feel apprehension rather than dread... for now.”

Wolves facing Brighton & Hove Albion Squad Updates

Wolverhampton Wanderers (four-three-three) Sam Johnstone; Tchatchoua, the centre-back, the defender, the full-back; the midfielder, Andre, the midfielder; Arias, the forward, the attacker.
Substitutes: Jose Sa, Wolfe, the defender, the forward, Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes, Hoever, the midfielder, Lopez.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; Wieffer, van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, the defender; the midfielder, Ayari; the attacker, Gomez, Minteh; Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Rutter, Watson, Kostoulas, the veteran, the defender, the defender, Coppola.

Official the official (Australian)

Newcastle facing Nottingham Forest Lineup News

Newcastle United (4-3-3 formation) Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, the defender, Botman, the defender; the midfielder, Tonali, the midfielder; the winger, the forward, Anthony Gordon.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, the winger, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) the goalkeeper; Milenkovic, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, the midfielder, Williams; the attacker, Gibbs-White; Chris Wood.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Hutchinson, McAtee, Bakwa.

Official the official (Merseyside-based)

The Toffees versus Crystal Palace Team News

Everton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; O’Brien, the defender, Keane, the defender; Garner, Gueye; the winger, Ndiaye, the playmaker; Barry.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, the winger, Beto, the defender, the midfielder, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, the defender; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, the wing-back; Sarr, the winger; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Subs: Benitez, the midfielder, the forward, the defender, Hughes, the defender, Sosa, the midfielder, Cardines.

Official the official (from Lancashire)

Villa against Burnley Lineup Announcements

Aston Villa (probable 4-2-3-1 formation) Martinez, the defender, Konsa, Torres, Digne, the midfielder, the midfielder; McGinn, the attacker, the winger; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder, Elliott, the attacker, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley (five-four-one) the goalkeeper; Walker, the defender, Laurent, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, Cullen, the midfielder, Anthony; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, Bruun Larsen, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, Flemming, the forward, the midfielder.

Official Andrew Kitchen (from Durham)

Top division Rankings Prior of Today’s Matches

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