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First minute: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottm Forest Peep peep! We’re under way at St James' Park stadium and, probably, in the remaining games as well.

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

On this day in 1997 … The footballer gets a three goals against Ruud Gullit’s Chelsea.

“Notable to see that Forest’s training gear are light brown, a sign perhaps of their bland performances and results since ‘Major’ Ange became manager,” comments a commentator. “But truthfully, what was he planning, taking the club's shilling? Or did he accept it by accident?”

That confused me too, because he probably understood it would need a period to introduce such a radical shift of approach. Perhaps he was keen to transform Spurs.

Newcastle against Nottingham Forest

“Honestly, pal, I wouldn't say Forest have been poor under Ange,” states Chris Paraskevas. “The outcomes are a little deceptive: having observed a few of their matches, they’ve either been truly unlucky, lacked finishing or had the entire team (including their keeper), along with reserves, all the coaching team, the transport, the symbol and the caterer all advanced for a (short) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not the manager's greatest admirer for a bunch of causes*, but I’m seriously concerned of Nottingham Forest's forward prowess (including on their bench). There may be a few surprises in this one.

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

I don't understand Ange Postecoglou being under so much stress. He’s been there less 30 days. The sole valid explanation for sacking him at this juncture would be if he criticizing the icon's trademark attire, and even then a open statement would likely do.

The Toffees versus Crystal Palace

“A lovely day at this stunning stadium for two very decent teams facing off,” writes Gary Naylor. “Chatting to some Palace lads on the way up, they were predicting a tough game, but admitted with me that the striker is the deciding element.

“Still, nice to feel nervousness rather than worry... for now.”

Wolverhampton versus Brighton Lineup Updates

Wolverhampton Wanderers (four-three-three) Sam Johnstone; the defender, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, Hugo Bueno; Munetsi, the midfielder, the midfielder; Arias, the forward, the attacker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, Agbadou, the forward, the defender, the midfielder, Hoever, the midfielder, Lopez.

Brighton & Hove Albion (four-two-three-one) Verbruggen; the defender, van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Kadioglu; the midfielder, Ayari; the attacker, Gomez, the winger; Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, the forward, the attacker, the midfielder, Kostoulas, James Milner, Boscagli, De Cuyper, the defender.

Referee the official (Australia)

Newcastle United facing Nottingham Forest Squad Announcements

Newcastle United (4-3-3 formation) the goalkeeper; the right-back, Thiaw, the centre-back, the defender; the midfielder, Tonali, the midfielder; the winger, Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, Lascelles, Barnes, the defender, Osula, the winger, Willock, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Morato; Savona, the midfielder, the midfielder, Williams; Ndoye, the playmaker; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, the defender, Hutchinson, McAtee, the winger.

Referee Peter Bankes (Merseyside)

The Toffees versus Crystal Palace Team Updates

Everton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, Tarkowski, the defender, Mykolenko; the midfielder, the midfielder; the winger, Ndiaye, Jack Grealish; Barry.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, the defender, Alcaraz, the defender, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (three-four-two-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, the midfielder, the wing-back; Sarr, Pino; Mateta.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the midfielder, Nketiah, Uche, Hughes, Canvot, the defender, Devenny, Cardines.

Official the referee (from Lancashire)

Aston Villa facing Burnley Squad Announcements

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) the goalkeeper, Cash, the defender, Torres, Digne, the midfielder, the midfielder; the midfielder, the attacker, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Reserves: Bizot, Lindelof, the midfielder, the midfielder, Buendia, Jimoh, the defender, the midfielder, Guessand.

Burnley (five-four-one) Dubravka; the defender, the defender, the defender, the defender, Hartman; Tchaouna, the midfielder, the midfielder, the winger; Foster.
Subs: Weiss, the defender, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward, Mejbri.

Referee the official (from Durham)

Premier League Standings Before of This afternoon's Action

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