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First minute: Newcastle 0-0 Nottingham Forest The whistle blows! The match has started at Newcastle's home ground and, most likely, in the other three matches as well.

It’s almost time for the matches. The sports network are broadcasting all four games on a single screen, a first for their top division transmissions, but it’s a bit overwhelming and it's hard to follow, so we’ll probably switch between the games.

This date in 1997 … The footballer scores a triple against the coach's Chelsea.

“Interesting to see that the team's warm-up outfits are tan, a reflection perhaps of their bland displays and results since ‘Large’ Ange took the helm,” comments a commentator. “But truthfully, what was he planning, taking the Marinakis offer? Or did he swallow it by accident?”

It was perplexing, because he likely realized it would require patience to establish such a major shift of style. Maybe he was eager to improve Spurs.

Newcastle against Nottingham Forest

“In truth, mate, I wouldn't say Nottingham Forest have been poor under the manager,” comments a viewer. “The scores are a little misleading: having seen a few of their fixtures, they’ve either been really hard done by, missed chances or had all their players (including their goalkeeper), along with substitutes, all the backroom staff, the team 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 the manager's most ardent supporter for a bunch of causes*, but I’m truly concerned of Nottingham Forest's offensive strength (including on their bench). Could be a few surprises in this one.

* He declined my ‘connection request’ on the professional network.”

It's puzzling Ange Postecoglou being under so much stress. His tenure has lasted less a month. The only legitimate cause for sacking him at this juncture would be if he slagging off the icon's famous sweater, and still a public apology would probably be enough.

The Toffees against Crystal Palace

“A fine day at this stunning stadium for two quite good sides playing,” notes Gary Naylor. “Talking to some Palace supporters on the way up, they were predicting a tough match, but admitted with me that Jean-Philippe Mateta is the deciding element.

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

Wolves facing Brighton & Hove Albion Lineup Announcements

Wolverhampton Wanderers (four-three-three) the goalkeeper; Tchatchoua, S Bueno, the defender, Hugo Bueno; the midfielder, Andre, the midfielder; Arias, the forward, the attacker.
Reserves: Jose Sa, the defender, Agbadou, the forward, Mosquera, the midfielder, Hoever, Bellegarde, the midfielder.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) Verbruggen; the defender, the defender, Dunk, the defender; the midfielder, Ayari; Gruda, the playmaker, Minteh; the striker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Tzimas, the attacker, the midfielder, the defender, James Milner, the defender, the defender, Coppola.

Official the official (Australia)

Newcastle United facing Nottm Forest Squad Announcements

Newcastle (4-3-3 formation) Pope; Kieran Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, the midfielder; the winger, the forward, Gordon.
Substitutes: Ramsdale, the defender, Lascelles, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Willock, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)) Sels; Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, the defender; Savona, the midfielder, the midfielder, the wing-back; Ndoye, the playmaker; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, Murillo, the midfielder, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, Hutchinson, the midfielder, the winger.

Official the official (from Merseyside)

Everton facing Crystal Palace Lineup Announcements

Everton (4-2-3-1 formation) Jordan Pickford; the defender, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; the midfielder, the midfielder; Dibling, the attacker, Grealish; Barry.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, King, the defender, the winger, the forward, Coleman, Alcaraz, Aznou, Iroegbunam.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) Henderson; the defender, Lacroix, the defender; the wing-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Substitutes: Benitez, the midfielder, Nketiah, the defender, the midfielder, Canvot, Sosa, Devenny, Cardines.

Match referee the referee (from Lancashire)

Villa versus Burnley Squad News

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Bogarde; the midfielder, the attacker, the winger; Ollie Watkins.
Subs: the goalkeeper, Lindelof, Barkley, the midfielder, Buendia, the defender, Maatsen, the midfielder, the forward.

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

Match referee Andrew Kitchen (Durham-based)

Top division Rankings Before of Today’s Matches

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