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1 min: Newcastle 0-0 Nottm Forest The whistle blows! We’re under way at Newcastle's home ground and, most likely, in the other three fixtures as well.

Kick-off approaches for the action. The broadcaster are broadcasting all four games on a single screen, a first for their English top flight broadcasts, but it’s a bit overwhelming and it's hard to follow, so we’ll probably switch between the fixtures.

Today in history in 1997 … The footballer nets a three goals against the manager's Chelsea.

“Intriguing to see that the team's pre-match tracksuits are beige, a reflection perhaps of their uninspiring showings and scores since ‘Major’ Ange took the helm,” notes a commentator. “But truthfully, what was he considering, accepting the owner's money? Or did he accept it by error?”

That confused me too, because he probably understood it would need a period to establish such a fundamental transformation of tactics. Maybe he was desperate to FURB Spurs.

Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest

“Honestly, mate, I don’t think Nottingham Forest have been poor under Postecoglou,” writes an observer. “The results are a little misleading: having seen a few of their games, they’ve either been genuinely unlucky, finished poorly or had the entire team (including their shot-stopper), along with substitutes, all the support staff, the bus driver, the mascot and the kitchen staff all moved forward for a (short) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's greatest admirer for a several causes*, but I’m truly wary of Forest’s forward prowess (including on their bench). Could be a few surprises in this one.

* He ignored my ‘professional link’ on LinkedIn.”

It's puzzling the coach being under so much pressure. His tenure has lasted less 30 days. The sole valid explanation for firing him at this stage would be if he slagging off the icon's famous sweater, and in that case a formal apology would probably be enough.

The Toffees facing Palace

“A fine day at this stunning venue for two very decent teams facing off,” notes a reporter. “Speaking to some Palace lads on the way up, they were anticipating a difficult fixture, but concurred with me that Jean-Philippe Mateta is the key factor.

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

Wolverhampton against Brighton & Hove Albion Team News

Wolves (four-three-three) the goalkeeper; Tchatchoua, the centre-back, the defender, the full-back; the midfielder, Andre, Joao Gomes; the winger, the forward, the attacker.
Reserves: Jose Sa, Wolfe, Agbadou, the forward, the defender, the midfielder, Hoever, the midfielder, the midfielder.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Dunk, the defender; Baleba, Ayari; the attacker, Gomez, Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Reserves: Steele, the forward, Rutter, Watson, the defender, Milner, the defender, De Cuyper, Coppola.

Official the official (Australian)

Newcastle versus Nottingham Forest Lineup Updates

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Nick Pope; the right-back, Thiaw, the centre-back, Burn; the midfielder, the midfielder, the midfielder; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the defender, Lascelles, the winger, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) Sels; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, Morato; Savona, Anderson, the midfielder, the wing-back; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Reserves: John Victor, Murillo, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Igor Jesus, Hutchinson, McAtee, Bakwa.

Official Peter Bankes (from Merseyside)

The Toffees against Crystal Palace Team Updates

Everton (four-two-three-one) Jordan Pickford; the defender, the defender, Keane, the defender; Garner, Gueye; Dibling, Ndiaye, Jack Grealish; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, the winger, the forward, Coleman, Alcaraz, the defender, the midfielder.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) Dean Henderson; Richards, the defender, Guehi; the wing-back, the midfielder, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, Pino; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the midfielder, Nketiah, Uche, Hughes, the defender, the defender, Devenny, the defender.

Match referee Michael Salisbury (from Lancashire)

Aston Villa facing Burnley Squad Updates

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez, Cash, Konsa, the defender, Digne, Kamara, Bogarde; the midfielder, Rogers, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Substitutes: Bizot, Lindelof, Barkley, Elliott, Buendia, the defender, the defender, Onana, Guessand.

Burnley (five-four-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, Tuanzebe, the defender, the defender, Hartman; the winger, the midfielder, the midfielder, the winger; the striker.
Substitutes: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, the midfielder, Edwards, the defender, the midfielder, Broja, the midfielder.

Referee Andrew Kitchen (Durham-based)

Premier League Table Before of Today's Matches

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