Newcastle United against Nottm Forest, The Toffees against Palace and Additional Matches: Real-time Updates

Real-time Action

First minute: Newcastle 0-0 Nottingham Forest The whistle blows! The match has started at St James’ Park and, presumably, in the other three fixtures as well.

It’s almost time for the matches. Sky Sports are showing all four fixtures on a single screen, a first for their top division transmissions, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and I’m already feeling unwell, so we'll likely toggle between the games.

On this day in 1997 … Patrick Berger scores a hat-trick against the manager's Chelsea.

“Interesting to see that Forest’s training gear are beige, a indication perhaps of their uninspiring displays and scores since ‘Major’ Ange took the helm,” says Jeremy Boyce. “But honestly, what was he thinking of, taking the Marinakis money? Or did he accept it by accident?”

I was also puzzled, because he likely realized it would require patience to implement such a fundamental transformation of approach. Maybe he was eager to transform Spurs.

Newcastle United against Nottingham Forest

“Honestly, pal, I don’t think Forest have been terrible under the manager,” comments an observer. “The results are a little misleading: having seen a few of their matches, they’ve either been really unfortunate, finished poorly or had all their players (including their shot-stopper), along with bench players, all the coaching team, the bus driver, the club mascot and the tea lady all advanced for a (near) corner in the final moments of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's biggest fan for a number of reasons*, but I’m truly concerned of the team's offensive strength (including on their reserves). We might see a few surprises in this one.

* He rejected my ‘LinkedIn invite’ 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 stage would be if he criticizing the legendary manager's famous sweater, and still a open statement would likely suffice.

Everton facing Palace

“A beautiful day at this beautiful ground for two very decent teams competing,” comments a correspondent. “Speaking to some Palace supporters on the way up, they were expecting a difficult game, but agreed with me that JP Mateta is the key factor.

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

Wolves against Brighton Team Announcements

Wolverhampton Wanderers (four-three-three) the goalkeeper; the defender, the centre-back, Krejci, Hugo Bueno; the midfielder, Andre, the midfielder; the winger, Larsen, the attacker.
Substitutes: Jose Sa, the defender, the defender, the forward, Mosquera, the midfielder, the defender, Bellegarde, Lopez.

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1) Verbruggen; the defender, the defender, the captain, the defender; Baleba, Ayari; the attacker, the playmaker, the winger; Welbeck.
Subs: the goalkeeper, Tzimas, the attacker, Watson, Kostoulas, the veteran, Boscagli, De Cuyper, Coppola.

Referee Jarred Gillett (Australian)

Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest Team Updates

Newcastle (four-three-three) Nick Pope; Trippier, the defender, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Tonali, the midfielder; Elanga, Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, Schar, Lascelles, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, the midfielder, the youngster.

Nottingham Forest (three-four-two-one)) Sels; Milenkovic, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, the midfielder, the wing-back; Ndoye, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Substitutes: John Victor, the defender, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, Igor Jesus, the attacker, McAtee, Bakwa.

Match referee the official (Merseyside-based)

Everton versus Palace Squad Announcements

Everton FC (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, Keane, the defender; the midfielder, Gueye; Dibling, the attacker, the playmaker; the striker.
Subs: Travers, King, the defender, McNeil, Beto, Coleman, the midfielder, Aznou, the midfielder.

Palace (3-4-2-1 formation) Henderson; Richards, the defender, the defender; the wing-back, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta.
Reserves: Benitez, Lerma, the forward, Uche, the midfielder, Canvot, the defender, the midfielder, the defender.

Match referee Michael Salisbury (from Lancashire)

Villa versus Burnley Lineup Announcements

Aston Villa (poss 4-2-3-1) Martinez, Cash, Konsa, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, Bogarde; the midfielder, Rogers, Malen; the striker.
Reserves: Bizot, the defender, Barkley, the midfielder, Buendia, Jimoh, the defender, Onana, the forward.

Burnley FC (5-4-1 formation) Dubravka; Walker, the defender, Laurent, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, the midfielder, the midfielder, Anthony; the striker.
Subs: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, Humphreys, the midfielder, the forward, the midfielder.

Referee the referee (Durham)

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