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Real-time Updates

Minute 1: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottingham Forest The whistle blows! Play begins at Newcastle's home ground and, most likely, in the additional fixtures as well.

Kick-off approaches for the action. The sports network are broadcasting all four games on a single screen, a initial for their English top flight broadcasts, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and it's disorienting, so we may alternate between the matches.

On this day in 1997 … The player scores a three goals against the coach's Chelsea.

“Notable to see that Nottingham Forest's training gear are tan, a sign perhaps of their bland displays and outcomes since ‘Large’ Ange took the helm,” comments a fan. “But honestly, what was he thinking of, accepting the owner's shilling? Or did he swallow it by accident?”

I was also puzzled, because he must have known it would take time to establish such a fundamental transformation of style. Perhaps he was desperate to improve Spurs.

Newcastle United versus Nottm Forest

“Just quietly, pal, I wouldn't say Forest have been terrible under Postecoglou,” states an observer. “The results are a little inaccurate: having observed a few of their matches, they’ve either been genuinely hard done by, finished poorly or had every outfield player (including their shot-stopper), along with substitutes, all the support staff, the transport, the symbol and the caterer all pushed up for a (near) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's biggest fan for a number of factors*, but I’m genuinely cautious of Nottingham Forest's offensive strength (including on their bench). There may be a few dramatic moments in this one.

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

It's puzzling the manager being under so much stress. He's only been in charge less a month. The sole valid explanation for dismissing him at this point would be if he disparaging the icon's green jumper, and even then a open statement would likely be enough.

The Toffees versus Crystal Palace

“A lovely day at this impressive venue for two respectable clubs facing off,” notes a correspondent. “Talking to some Palace supporters on the way up, they were anticipating a challenging fixture, but admitted with me that the striker is the deciding element.

“However, reassuring to feel nervousness rather than dread... for now.”

Wolves facing Brighton Team Announcements

Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-3-3) Sam Johnstone; the defender, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno; the midfielder, Andre, Joao Gomes; Arias, the forward, Hwang.
Subs: Jose Sa, the defender, the defender, the forward, Mosquera, the midfielder, Hoever, the midfielder, the midfielder.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; Wieffer, van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Kadioglu; the midfielder, Ayari; Gruda, Gomez, the winger; Danny Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, the attacker, Watson, Kostoulas, James Milner, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Coppola.

Match referee the referee (Australian)

Newcastle facing Nottingham Forest Lineup Announcements

Newcastle (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, Thiaw, the centre-back, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, Barnes, Krafth, the forward, Jacob Murphy, Willock, the youngster.

Nottingham Forest (three-four-two-one)) the goalkeeper; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, Yates, the wing-back; the attacker, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Reserves: John Victor, the defender, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, the defender, Hutchinson, McAtee, Bakwa.

Match referee the referee (Merseyside)

Everton against Palace Team Updates

Everton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, the defender, Mykolenko; the midfielder, Gueye; the winger, Ndiaye, Grealish; Barry.
Subs: the goalkeeper, King, the defender, the winger, Beto, Coleman, the midfielder, the defender, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (three-four-two-one) Dean Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, the midfielder, the wing-back; Sarr, the winger; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Reserves: Benitez, the midfielder, Nketiah, the defender, Hughes, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, Cardines.

Referee Michael Salisbury (Lancashire)

Aston Villa versus The Clarets Team Updates

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, the defender, the defender, Kamara, Bogarde; McGinn, Rogers, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Substitutes: Bizot, the defender, Barkley, Elliott, Buendia, Jimoh, the defender, the midfielder, Guessand.

Burnley (5-4-1) Dubravka; the defender, the defender, the defender, Esteve, Hartman; the winger, the midfielder, the midfielder, Anthony; Foster.
Subs: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, Ugochukwu, Edwards, Humphreys, the midfielder, the forward, Mejbri.

Official the official (Durham-based)

Premier League Table Prior of This afternoon's Games

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