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Real-time Updates

First minute: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottingham Forest The whistle blows! We’re under way at St James’ Park and, most likely, in the additional fixtures as well.

It’s almost time for the action. The sports network are displaying all four matches on one display, a initial for their top division broadcasts, but it’s a bit confusing and it's disorienting, so we'll likely toggle between the fixtures.

This date in 1997 … Patrick Berger scores a three goals against the coach's Chelsea.

“Notable to see that the team's pre-match tracksuits are light brown, a sign perhaps of their uninspiring performances and results since ‘Major’ Ange became manager,” comments Jeremy Boyce. “But honestly, what was he thinking of, taking the Marinakis money? Or did he swallow it by accident?”

It was perplexing, because he probably understood it would require patience to introduce such a major transformation of tactics. Maybe he was desperate to improve Spurs.

Newcastle United facing Nottingham Forest

“Honestly, pal, I don’t think Forest have been poor under the manager,” writes a viewer. “The scores are a little misleading: having watched a few of their games, they’ve either been truly unlucky, missed chances or had every outfield player (including their keeper), along with bench players, all the coaching team, the bus driver, the club mascot and the kitchen staff all advanced for a (near) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's biggest fan for a number of reasons*, but I’m truly wary of Nottingham Forest's forward prowess (including on their reserves). We might see a few surprises in this one.

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

I don't understand the manager being under so much scrutiny. He's only been in charge less 30 days. The only legitimate explanation for sacking him at this juncture would be if he criticizing the legendary manager's famous sweater, and in that case a public apology would probably suffice.

The Toffees versus Palace

“A beautiful day at this beautiful ground for two respectable teams facing off,” comments Gary Naylor. “Chatting to some Palace supporters on the way up, they were predicting a challenging fixture, but admitted with me that Jean-Philippe Mateta is the deciding element.

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

Wolverhampton against Brighton Team News

Wolverhampton Wanderers (four-three-three) Johnstone; Tchatchoua, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, the full-back; the midfielder, the midfielder, Joao Gomes; the winger, the forward, Hee-chan Hwang.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the defender, the defender, Arokodare, the defender, Rodrigo Gomes, the defender, the midfielder, Lopez.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, van Hecke, Dunk, the defender; Baleba, the midfielder; Gruda, the playmaker, Minteh; the striker.
Subs: Steele, Tzimas, Rutter, Watson, Kostoulas, James Milner, the defender, the defender, the defender.

Referee Jarred Gillett (from Australia)

Newcastle facing Nottm Forest Squad Announcements

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Pope; Trippier, the defender, Botman, the defender; Guimaraes, the midfielder, the midfielder; the winger, the forward, the attacker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Schar, the defender, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, the winger, the midfielder, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (three-four-two-one)) the goalkeeper; the defender, Jair Cunha, the defender; the wing-back, Anderson, Yates, the wing-back; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; the striker.
Subs: the goalkeeper, Murillo, Sangare, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, Hutchinson, McAtee, Bakwa.

Referee Peter Bankes (Merseyside-based)

The Toffees against Crystal Palace Team Announcements

Everton FC (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, Tarkowski, the defender, the defender; the midfielder, the midfielder; Dibling, the attacker, Grealish; the striker.
Reserves: Travers, the defender, Patterson, McNeil, Beto, the defender, Alcaraz, Aznou, the midfielder.

Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Guehi; the wing-back, Wharton, the midfielder, Mitchell; the attacker, Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Lerma, Nketiah, Uche, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, Devenny, Cardines.

Referee Michael Salisbury (from Lancashire)

Villa versus The Clarets Squad Updates

Aston Villa FC (likely 4-2-3-1) Emiliano Martinez, the defender, the defender, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, Bogarde; the midfielder, Rogers, the winger; Watkins.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder, Elliott, Buendia, the defender, Maatsen, the midfielder, Guessand.

Burnley FC (5-4-1) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, the defender, the defender, Hartman; the winger, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony; the striker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, Worrall, Bruun Larsen, Ugochukwu, the defender, Humphreys, the midfielder, the forward, the midfielder.

Match referee the referee (Durham)

English top flight Rankings Before of Today's Action

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