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Real-time Coverage

First minute: Newcastle 0-0 Nottingham Forest Peep peep! Play begins at St James’ Park and, probably, in the remaining fixtures as well.

It’s almost time for the action. The sports network are showing all four matches on a single screen, a first for their English top flight broadcasts, but it’s a bit confusing and I’m already feeling unwell, so we’ll probably switch between the matches.

On this day in 1997 … The footballer nets a hat-trick against the coach's Chelsea.

“Interesting to see that Nottingham Forest's pre-match tracksuits are beige, a indication perhaps of their bland performances and outcomes since ‘Big’ Ange became manager,” comments a fan. “But seriously, what was he considering, taking the club's money? Or did he accept it by accident?”

That confused me too, because he must have known it would require patience to establish such a major shift of approach. Possibly he was keen to improve Spurs.

Newcastle United versus Nottm Forest

“In truth, mate, I wouldn't say Forest have been poor under the manager,” comments a viewer. “The outcomes are a little deceptive: having observed a few of their fixtures, they’ve either been truly unfortunate, finished poorly or had the entire team (including their goalkeeper), along with bench players, all the support staff, the bus driver, the mascot and the caterer all pushed up for a (close) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not the manager's biggest fan for a bunch of factors*, but I’m truly concerned of the team's forward prowess (including on their substitutes). We might see a few dramatic moments in this one.

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

It's puzzling the manager being under so much scrutiny. He’s been there less a month. The sole valid explanation for dismissing him at this juncture would be if he criticizing the legendary manager's trademark attire, and even then a formal apology would likely be enough.

The Toffees versus Palace

“A fine day at this beautiful venue for two respectable clubs playing,” notes a correspondent. “Chatting to some Palace fans on the way up, they were expecting a difficult match, but concurred with me that the striker is the key factor.

“However, nice to feel apprehension rather than worry... for now.”

Wolves versus Brighton Lineup Updates

Wolves (4-3-3) Johnstone; Tchatchoua, S Bueno, the defender, H Bueno; the midfielder, the midfielder, the midfielder; the winger, Larsen, Hwang.
Substitutes: Jose Sa, the defender, Agbadou, Arokodare, the defender, the midfielder, Hoever, Bellegarde, the midfielder.

Brighton (4-2-3-1) Verbruggen; the defender, the defender, Dunk, Kadioglu; the midfielder, Ayari; Gruda, Gomez, Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the forward, Rutter, the midfielder, Kostoulas, Milner, the defender, De Cuyper, Coppola.

Referee the referee (Australian)

Newcastle facing Nottm Forest Squad Announcements

Newcastle United (4-3-3) the goalkeeper; Kieran Trippier, Thiaw, the centre-back, the defender; Guimaraes, the midfielder, Joelinton; Elanga, the forward, Gordon.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, the winger, Krafth, Osula, the winger, Willock, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, the midfielder, Williams; Ndoye, the playmaker; Chris Wood.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Murillo, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, the defender, the attacker, McAtee, Bakwa.

Match referee Peter Bankes (from Merseyside)

Everton versus Crystal Palace Team Updates

Everton FC (4-2-3-1 formation) Pickford; the defender, the defender, Keane, the defender; the midfielder, the midfielder; Dibling, the attacker, Jack Grealish; Barry.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, King, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Coleman, Alcaraz, the defender, Iroegbunam.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) the goalkeeper; Richards, the defender, the defender; the wing-back, Wharton, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, Pino; the striker.
Substitutes: Benitez, Lerma, the forward, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, Sosa, the midfielder, Cardines.

Official Michael Salisbury (from Lancashire)

Villa against The Clarets Lineup Updates

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez, Cash, the defender, Torres, Digne, Kamara, the midfielder; McGinn, Rogers, Malen; the striker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Lindelof, the midfielder, Elliott, the attacker, the defender, Maatsen, Onana, Guessand.

Burnley FC (5-4-1) Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, the defender, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, the midfielder, Florentino, the winger; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, Humphreys, the midfielder, the forward, the midfielder.

Referee the official (Durham-based)

Top division Rankings Before of Today’s Matches

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