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Real-time Coverage

Minute 1: Newcastle 0-0 Nottingham Forest Kick-off! Play begins at St James’ Park and, presumably, in the additional games as well.

It’s almost time for the matches. Sky Sports are broadcasting all four fixtures on one display, a initial for their English top flight transmissions, but it’s a bit overwhelming and it's disorienting, so we'll likely toggle between the matches.

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“Intriguing to see that Forest’s pre-match tracksuits are tan, a indication perhaps of their uninspiring performances and results since ‘Large’ Ange became manager,” says a fan. “But truthfully, what was he planning, taking the club's offer? Or did he accept it by accident?”

I was also puzzled, because he likely realized it would require patience to implement such a fundamental change of approach. Possibly he was keen to transform Spurs.

Newcastle United against Nottm Forest

“Just quietly, pal, I wouldn't say Forest have been bad under Postecoglou,” states Chris Paraskevas. “The results are a little misleading: having seen a few of their matches, they’ve either been truly unfortunate, finished poorly or had every outfield player (including their goalkeeper), along with bench players, all the backroom staff, the bus driver, the mascot and the tea lady all moved forward for a (short) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Ange’s greatest admirer for a several causes*, but I’m truly cautious of Nottingham Forest's forward prowess (including on their substitutes). There may be a few dramatic moments in this one.

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

It's puzzling the manager being under so much scrutiny. He's only been in charge less 30 days. The sole valid explanation for dismissing him at this point would be if he disparaging the icon's trademark attire, and still a formal apology would most likely do.

Everton versus Crystal Palace

“A beautiful day at this impressive ground for two very decent clubs facing off,” comments Gary Naylor. “Chatting to some Crystal Palace supporters on the way up, they were predicting a tough match, but admitted with me that the striker is the deciding element.

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

Wolverhampton against Brighton & Hove Albion Team Updates

Wolves (four-three-three) Sam Johnstone; the defender, the centre-back, the defender, the full-back; Munetsi, Andre, Joao Gomes; the winger, the forward, the attacker.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Wolfe, the defender, Arokodare, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, Bellegarde, the midfielder.

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1 formation) the goalkeeper; Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, the midfielder; Gruda, the playmaker, the winger; Danny Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, the attacker, Watson, the defender, James Milner, Boscagli, the defender, Coppola.

Referee the referee (Australian)

Newcastle United against Nottm Forest Lineup Announcements

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, the defender, Botman, Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, the forward, Gordon.
Substitutes: Ramsdale, Schar, Lascelles, Barnes, the defender, the forward, Jacob Murphy, Willock, the youngster.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) Sels; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, the defender; Savona, Anderson, Yates, Williams; the attacker, the playmaker; Wood.
Subs: John Victor, Murillo, the midfielder, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, Hutchinson, the midfielder, Bakwa.

Match referee Peter Bankes (Merseyside-based)

Everton against Palace Lineup Announcements

Everton FC (four-two-three-one) Jordan Pickford; the defender, Tarkowski, Keane, the defender; Garner, the midfielder; Dibling, Ndiaye, the playmaker; Barry.
Subs: Travers, King, the defender, McNeil, the forward, Coleman, the midfielder, the defender, Iroegbunam.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) Henderson; the defender, Lacroix, the defender; Munoz, the midfielder, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, Pino; Mateta.
Reserves: Benitez, Lerma, the forward, Uche, Hughes, the defender, the defender, Devenny, the defender.

Official Michael Salisbury (Lancashire-based)

Aston Villa facing The Clarets Lineup Announcements

Aston Villa FC (probable 4-2-3-1 formation) the goalkeeper, Cash, the defender, Torres, Digne, the midfielder, the midfielder; the midfielder, Rogers, the winger; Watkins.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, Barkley, the midfielder, Buendia, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley FC (5-4-1 formation) the goalkeeper; Walker, the defender, Laurent, the defender, the defender; Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, the winger; the striker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Worrall, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, Flemming, the forward, Mejbri.

Referee the referee (Durham)

English top flight Rankings Prior of Today's Games

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