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First minute: Newcastle United 0-0 Nottm Forest Peep peep! We’re under way at St James’ Park and, most likely, in the remaining fixtures as well.

The moment is near for the matches. The broadcaster are displaying all four fixtures on a single screen, a premiere for their top division broadcasts, but it’s a bit overwhelming and it's hard to follow, so we may alternate between the fixtures.

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“Interesting to see that Nottingham Forest's warm-up outfits are beige, a sign perhaps of their mediocre performances and results since ‘Large’ Ange took the helm,” says a fan. “But truthfully, what was he thinking of, taking the owner's offer? Or did he accept it by error?”

I was also puzzled, because he must have known it would need a period to implement such a major shift of approach. Possibly he was keen to improve Spurs.

Newcastle against Nottingham Forest

“Honestly, pal, I don’t think Forest have been bad under the manager,” states an observer. “The outcomes are a little inaccurate: having observed a few of their matches, they’ve either been really hard done by, finished poorly or had every outfield player (including their goalkeeper), along with reserves, all the support staff, the transport, the symbol and the caterer all pushed up for a (close) corner in the dying embers of a match.

“I’m not the manager's greatest admirer for a number of reasons*, but I’m genuinely concerned of the team's offensive strength (including on their substitutes). Could be a few twists and turns in this one.

* He declined my ‘LinkedIn invite’ on the social platform.”

I don't understand the manager being under so much pressure. He's only been in charge less a month. The sole valid cause for firing him at this point would be if he slagging off the legendary manager's trademark attire, and in that case a public apology would most likely suffice.

Everton versus Crystal Palace

“A beautiful day at this impressive ground for two respectable teams facing off,” comments a reporter. “Chatting to some Crystal Palace supporters on the way up, they were anticipating a tough fixture, but agreed with me that JP Mateta is the deciding element.

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

Wolverhampton against Brighton Lineup News

Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-3-3 formation) the goalkeeper; the defender, the centre-back, the defender, H Bueno; the midfielder, Andre, Joao Gomes; Arias, the forward, Hee-chan Hwang.
Subs: Jose Sa, the defender, Agbadou, Arokodare, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, the midfielder, the midfielder.

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1 formation) the goalkeeper; Wieffer, the defender, the captain, the defender; Baleba, Ayari; the attacker, the playmaker, Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Substitutes: Steele, the forward, the attacker, the midfielder, Kostoulas, the veteran, Boscagli, the defender, the defender.

Match referee the official (Australia)

Newcastle against Nottingham Forest Team News

Newcastle (4-3-3 formation) the goalkeeper; the right-back, Thiaw, the centre-back, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, the midfielder; Elanga, Woltemade, the attacker.
Reserves: Ramsdale, Schar, the defender, the winger, the defender, the forward, Jacob Murphy, the midfielder, the youngster.

Nottm Forest (three-four-two-one)) the goalkeeper; Milenkovic, the defender, the defender; Savona, Anderson, the midfielder, the wing-back; the attacker, the playmaker; Chris Wood.
Substitutes: John Victor, the defender, Sangare, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, the attacker, the midfielder, Bakwa.

Referee Peter Bankes (Merseyside-based)

Everton versus Crystal Palace Team Updates

Everton FC (4-2-3-1) Pickford; the defender, Tarkowski, the defender, Mykolenko; Garner, the midfielder; Dibling, Ndiaye, Jack Grealish; Barry.
Subs: Travers, King, Patterson, McNeil, the forward, the defender, the midfielder, Aznou, the midfielder.

Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) Henderson; the defender, the defender, the defender; the wing-back, the midfielder, the midfielder, the wing-back; Sarr, Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Reserves: Benitez, Lerma, the forward, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, Devenny, Cardines.

Match referee Michael Salisbury (Lancashire)

Aston Villa facing The Clarets Squad Announcements

Aston Villa (probable 4-2-3-1 formation) Martinez, Cash, the defender, the defender, Digne, the midfielder, the midfielder; the midfielder, the attacker, Malen; Ollie Watkins.
Subs: Bizot, the defender, Barkley, Elliott, the attacker, Jimoh, the defender, Onana, the forward.

Burnley (5-4-1) the goalkeeper; Walker, Tuanzebe, Laurent, Esteve, the defender; the winger, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony; the striker.
Substitutes: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, the midfielder, Edwards, the defender, Flemming, Broja, the midfielder.

Official the referee (Durham-based)

Premier League Rankings Ahead of Today’s Matches

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