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Real-time Updates

First minute: Newcastle 0-0 Nottm Forest Kick-off! We’re under way at Newcastle's home ground and, presumably, in the other three fixtures as well.

Kick-off approaches for the action. Sky Sports are broadcasting all four fixtures on one display, a initial for their Premier League broadcasts, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and it's hard to follow, so we’ll probably switch between the games.

On this day in 1997 … Patrick Berger nets a hat-trick against the manager's Chelsea.

“Interesting to see that the team's warm-up outfits are beige, a indication perhaps of their uninspiring displays and results since ‘Big’ Ange became manager,” notes Jeremy Boyce. “But truthfully, what was he considering, taking the club's money? Or did he accept it by mistake?”

I was also puzzled, because he likely realized it would take time to introduce such a radical transformation of approach. Possibly he was eager to transform Spurs.

Newcastle facing Nottingham Forest

“Just quietly, pal, I wouldn't say Nottingham Forest have been bad under Postecoglou,” comments an observer. “The scores are a little deceptive: having seen a few of their fixtures, they’ve either been genuinely hard done by, finished poorly or had all their players (including their shot-stopper), along with bench players, all the coaching team, the team bus driver, the symbol and the tea lady all moved forward for a (short) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's biggest fan for a number of reasons*, but I’m truly concerned of the team's forward prowess (including on their bench). There may be a few dramatic moments in this one.

* He rejected my ‘professional link’ on the social platform.”

I don't understand Ange Postecoglou being under so much pressure. His tenure has lasted less one month. The single justifiable reason for sacking him at this point would be if he criticizing Brian Clough’s green jumper, and in that case a open statement would probably be enough.

Everton versus Crystal Palace

“A lovely day at this impressive venue for two very decent sides facing off,” notes a correspondent. “Speaking to some Palace fans on the way up, they were expecting a challenging fixture, but agreed with me that JP Mateta is the deciding element.

“However, good to feel apprehension rather than fear... for now.”

Wolves versus Brighton Lineup Announcements

Wolves (4-3-3 formation) Johnstone; Tchatchoua, the centre-back, Krejci, H Bueno; the midfielder, the midfielder, Joao Gomes; Arias, the forward, Hwang.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, Arokodare, Mosquera, Rodrigo Gomes, Hoever, Bellegarde, the midfielder.

Brighton (4-2-3-1) Verbruggen; the defender, van Hecke, Dunk, the defender; the midfielder, Ayari; the attacker, the playmaker, Minteh; the striker.
Reserves: Steele, Tzimas, Rutter, Watson, the defender, the veteran, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Coppola.

Official the official (from Australia)

Newcastle United facing Nottingham Forest Squad Updates

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, the defender, the centre-back, the defender; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; the winger, Woltemade, Gordon.
Reserves: Ramsdale, Schar, the defender, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottm Forest (3-4-2-1)) Sels; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, the defender; the wing-back, Anderson, Yates, Williams; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, Igor Jesus, the attacker, McAtee, the winger.

Referee the official (from Merseyside)

Everton versus Crystal Palace Team Updates

Everton FC (4-2-3-1) Pickford; the defender, the defender, the defender, Mykolenko; the midfielder, the midfielder; Dibling, the attacker, Jack Grealish; Barry.
Reserves: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, the forward, Coleman, the midfielder, the defender, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) the goalkeeper; the defender, Lacroix, Guehi; the wing-back, the midfielder, the midfielder, the wing-back; the attacker, Pino; the striker.
Subs: Benitez, Lerma, Nketiah, the defender, the midfielder, Canvot, Sosa, the midfielder, Cardines.

Official the official (Lancashire-based)

Villa versus The Clarets Team Announcements

Aston Villa (likely 4-2-3-1) Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, the defender, Kamara, Bogarde; the midfielder, Rogers, Malen; Watkins.
Reserves: Bizot, the defender, Barkley, the midfielder, Buendia, the defender, Maatsen, Onana, Guessand.

Burnley FC (5-4-1 formation) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Laurent, the defender, the defender; Tchaouna, Cullen, the midfielder, Anthony; Foster.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Worrall, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward, Mejbri.

Official the referee (Durham)

English top flight Rankings Ahead of Today’s Games

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