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1 min: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottingham Forest Kick-off! The match has started at St James' Park stadium and, presumably, in the other three matches as well.

It’s almost time for the games. The broadcaster are broadcasting all four games on one display, a initial for their top division broadcasts, but it’s a bit overwhelming and I’m already feeling unwell, so we may alternate between the matches.

On this day in 1997 … The player gets a triple against Ruud Gullit’s Chelsea.

“Notable to see that Forest’s training gear are light brown, a indication perhaps of their bland performances and scores since ‘Major’ Ange took over,” says a fan. “But seriously, what was he thinking of, taking the club's money? Or did he swallow it by error?”

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

Newcastle against Nottingham Forest

“In truth, mate, I don’t think Forest have been bad under Postecoglou,” comments a viewer. “The scores are a little misleading: having observed a few of their matches, they’ve either been genuinely unfortunate, missed chances or had every outfield player (including their shot-stopper), along with bench players, all the backroom staff, the transport, the mascot and the kitchen staff all pushed up for a (short) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not the manager's greatest admirer for a several causes*, but I’m genuinely cautious of Forest’s forward prowess (including on their bench). Could be a few twists and turns in this one.

* He rejected my ‘LinkedIn invite’ on LinkedIn.”

It's puzzling the coach being under so much pressure. His tenure has lasted less 30 days. The only legitimate explanation for firing him at this stage would be if he slagging off the icon's green jumper, and even then a public apology would probably do.

Everton versus Palace

“A lovely day at this beautiful venue for two quite good clubs facing off,” notes a reporter. “Talking to some Crystal Palace fans on the way up, they were predicting a challenging fixture, but concurred with me that JP Mateta is the key factor.

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

Wolves versus Brighton & Hove Albion Lineup Announcements

Wolves (four-three-three) Sam Johnstone; the defender, Santiago Bueno, the defender, the full-back; the midfielder, Andre, Joao Gomes; the winger, the forward, Hee-chan Hwang.
Substitutes: Jose Sa, Wolfe, the defender, Arokodare, Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes, Hoever, Bellegarde, the midfielder.

Brighton (4-2-3-1 formation) Verbruggen; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, the defender; Baleba, Ayari; the attacker, the playmaker, Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, Tzimas, the attacker, Watson, the defender, the veteran, Boscagli, the defender, the defender.

Referee the official (Australia)

Newcastle against Nottm Forest Team News

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, the defender, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, the midfielder, Joelinton; the winger, Woltemade, Gordon.
Subs: Ramsdale, Schar, Lascelles, the winger, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Willock, the youngster.

Nottm Forest (three-four-two-one)) the goalkeeper; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, Morato; Savona, the midfielder, the midfielder, Williams; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; the striker.
Subs: John Victor, Murillo, Sangare, the winger, Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Hutchinson, McAtee, Bakwa.

Official the official (Merseyside)

Everton facing Palace Lineup News

Everton (4-2-3-1) Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, the defender; Garner, the midfielder; Dibling, the attacker, Jack Grealish; Barry.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, King, Patterson, the winger, the forward, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) Dean Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; the wing-back, the midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell; the attacker, the winger; the striker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the midfielder, Nketiah, the defender, the midfielder, Canvot, the defender, Devenny, the defender.

Official the referee (from Lancashire)

Villa facing Burnley Team Updates

Aston Villa (likely 4-2-3-1) Martinez, the defender, Konsa, Torres, the defender, the midfielder, the midfielder; McGinn, Rogers, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Lindelof, the midfielder, Elliott, the attacker, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley (5-4-1) the goalkeeper; the defender, Tuanzebe, Laurent, the defender, Hartman; the winger, the midfielder, the midfielder, Anthony; the striker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Humphreys, the midfielder, Broja, the midfielder.

Referee the referee (Durham-based)

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