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Minute 1: Newcastle 0-0 Nottm Forest Kick-off! The match has started at St James’ Park and, most likely, in the other three matches as well.

Kick-off approaches for the matches. The sports network are showing all four games on a single screen, a initial 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.

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“Notable to see that Forest’s training gear are light brown, a reflection perhaps of their mediocre displays and scores since ‘Large’ Ange became manager,” comments a fan. “But truthfully, what was he considering, taking the club's shilling? Or did he accept it by error?”

It was perplexing, because he must have known it would need a period to implement such a major shift of approach. Maybe he was desperate to transform Spurs.

Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest

“Just quietly, friend, I wouldn't say Forest have been bad under the manager,” states Chris Paraskevas. “The scores are a little inaccurate: having observed a few of their games, they’ve either been really hard done by, finished poorly or had every outfield player (including their keeper), along with reserves, all the support staff, the bus driver, the mascot and the kitchen staff all moved forward for a (near) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's greatest admirer for a number of factors*, but I’m seriously cautious of Forest’s forward prowess (including on their substitutes). We might see a few dramatic moments in this one.

* He ignored my ‘connection request’ on the professional network.”

It's puzzling Ange Postecoglou being under so much pressure. He’s been there less 30 days. The sole valid reason for firing him at this point would be if he criticizing the legendary manager's trademark attire, and still a public apology would most likely do.

Everton versus Palace

“A fine day at this beautiful venue for two respectable sides playing,” comments a correspondent. “Speaking to some Crystal Palace fans on the way up, they were predicting a difficult fixture, but admitted with me that the striker is the deciding element.

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

Wolves against Brighton Team Updates

Wolves (four-three-three) the goalkeeper; Tchatchoua, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, Hugo Bueno; the midfielder, the midfielder, Joao Gomes; Arias, the forward, Hee-chan Hwang.
Subs: Jose Sa, the defender, Agbadou, the forward, Mosquera, the midfielder, Hoever, Bellegarde, Lopez.

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1 formation) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, the captain, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; the attacker, the playmaker, Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the forward, Rutter, the midfielder, Kostoulas, the veteran, the defender, the defender, the defender.

Official the official (Australia)

Newcastle against Nottm Forest Squad Updates

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; the midfielder, the midfielder, the midfielder; the winger, the forward, the attacker.
Reserves: Ramsdale, Schar, the defender, the winger, the defender, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Willock, Miley.

Nottm Forest (3-4-2-1)) Sels; the defender, Jair Cunha, Morato; Savona, the midfielder, the midfielder, Williams; the attacker, the playmaker; Wood.
Subs: John Victor, the defender, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, Igor Jesus, the attacker, the midfielder, Bakwa.

Referee the referee (from Merseyside)

Everton facing Palace Squad Updates

Everton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, Tarkowski, Keane, the defender; Garner, Gueye; the winger, Ndiaye, Grealish; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, the defender, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) Henderson; the defender, Lacroix, the defender; Munoz, Wharton, the midfielder, Mitchell; Sarr, the winger; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Subs: the goalkeeper, Lerma, Nketiah, Uche, the midfielder, the defender, Sosa, the midfielder, Cardines.

Official Michael Salisbury (Lancashire-based)

Aston Villa versus The Clarets Lineup News

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) Martinez, the defender, Konsa, the defender, Digne, the midfielder, Bogarde; McGinn, the attacker, Malen; the striker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Lindelof, Barkley, the midfielder, the attacker, the defender, Maatsen, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley FC (five-four-one) the goalkeeper; Walker, the defender, the defender, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, Cullen, the midfielder, Anthony; the striker.
Substitutes: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, Ugochukwu, the defender, Humphreys, Flemming, Broja, Mejbri.

Match referee the referee (Durham)

Top division Table Before of This afternoon's Action

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