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Minute 1: Newcastle 0-0 Nottm Forest Kick-off! The match has started at Newcastle's home ground and, probably, in the other three matches as well.

The moment is near for the action. Sky Sports are showing all four fixtures on one display, a premiere for their top division broadcasts, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and I’m already feeling unwell, so we'll likely toggle between the matches.

On this day in 1997 … Patrick Berger scores a triple against the coach's Chelsea.

“Interesting to see that Forest’s training gear are beige, a indication perhaps of their bland performances and results since ‘Major’ Ange became manager,” notes a commentator. “But truthfully, what was he thinking of, accepting the Marinakis shilling? Or did he accept it by mistake?”

I was also puzzled, because he probably understood it would require patience to establish such a fundamental change of style. Perhaps he was eager to improve Spurs.

Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest

“Just quietly, pal, I don’t think Nottingham Forest have been terrible under Postecoglou,” comments a viewer. “The scores are a little deceptive: having watched a few of their games, they’ve either been genuinely unfortunate, finished poorly or had every outfield player (including their keeper), along with substitutes, all the backroom staff, the bus driver, the symbol and the kitchen staff all moved forward for a (near) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not the manager's biggest fan for a number of reasons*, but I’m truly cautious of Forest’s forward prowess (including on their bench). There may be a few twists and turns in this one.

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

I don't understand the coach being under so much scrutiny. He’s been there less one month. The only legitimate explanation for dismissing him at this juncture would be if he disparaging the icon's green jumper, and in that case a formal apology would likely suffice.

The Toffees facing Palace

“A fine day at this impressive stadium for two quite good teams playing,” comments a correspondent. “Chatting to some Palace lads on the way up, they were anticipating a difficult fixture, but agreed with me that the striker is the key factor.

“Still, nice to feel apprehension rather than dread... for now.”

Wolverhampton against Brighton & Hove Albion Lineup Updates

Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-3-3 formation) Johnstone; the defender, the centre-back, the defender, the full-back; Munetsi, Andre, Joao Gomes; the winger, the forward, Hwang.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Wolfe, Agbadou, Arokodare, the defender, Rodrigo Gomes, the defender, Bellegarde, Lopez.

Brighton (4-2-3-1 formation) Verbruggen; the defender, the defender, the captain, the defender; the midfielder, the midfielder; the attacker, Gomez, the winger; the striker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Tzimas, the attacker, Watson, Kostoulas, Milner, Boscagli, the defender, the defender.

Match referee the official (from Australia)

Newcastle versus Nottingham Forest Lineup Announcements

Newcastle United (four-three-three) the goalkeeper; Trippier, Thiaw, the centre-back, Burn; the midfielder, Tonali, the midfielder; the winger, the forward, Gordon.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Schar, the defender, the winger, the defender, the forward, the winger, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, Yates, the wing-back; the attacker, the playmaker; Wood.
Reserves: John Victor, Murillo, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, the defender, the attacker, McAtee, Bakwa.

Official the official (Merseyside-based)

The Toffees versus Crystal Palace Squad Updates

Everton (4-2-3-1 formation) Jordan Pickford; O’Brien, the defender, the defender, Mykolenko; the midfielder, Gueye; Dibling, Ndiaye, Jack Grealish; the striker.
Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, Coleman, the midfielder, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Palace (3-4-2-1) Dean Henderson; the defender, the defender, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, the winger; Mateta.
Reserves: Benitez, Lerma, the forward, the defender, Hughes, the defender, the defender, Devenny, Cardines.

Match referee the referee (Lancashire)

Aston Villa against Burnley Lineup Updates

Aston Villa (poss 4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez, the defender, the defender, Torres, Digne, the midfielder, Bogarde; the midfielder, Rogers, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Reserves: Bizot, the defender, the midfielder, the midfielder, Buendia, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley (five-four-one) Dubravka; the defender, the defender, Laurent, the defender, Hartman; the winger, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony; Foster.
Subs: Weiss, Worrall, Bruun Larsen, the midfielder, the defender, Humphreys, the midfielder, the forward, Mejbri.

Official the official (from Durham)

English top flight Table Prior of Today's Games

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