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The Match
Match Report
Aston Villa have Ezri Konsa sent off in a goalless draw with Newcastle United on the opening weekend of the new Premier League campaign.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Build-up
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Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United team news: Two new signings start Premier League opener
Aston Villa and Newcastle United announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League opener in the West Midlands.Aug 16, 11:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F16%2Funai-emery.jpg "Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured on April 12, 2025")
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United: Unai Emery dismisses team's hopes of Champions League qualification before start of Premier League
Unai Emery claims that Aston Villa are currently not capable of finishing inside the top seven of the 2025-26 Premier League table.Aug 15, 15:25
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Aston Villa vs. Newcastle: Alexander Isak, Malick Thiaw, Joe Willock updates provided by Eddie Howe before Premier League opener
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe provides the latest update on Alexander Isak, Malick Thiaw and Joe Willock ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Aston Villa.Aug 15, 13:17
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Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United: Unai Emery's side looking to end 20-year streak in Premier League opener
Aston Villa will be looking to end a 20-year streak when they square off against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Aug 15, 11:42
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Team News: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Aston Villa's Premier League meeting with Newcastle United.Aug 14, 16:05
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Newcastle United lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for the Magpies' Premier League opener, as Howe deals with Isak crisis
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Aug 14, 15:31
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Newcastle United: Predicted XI for Villa's Premier League opener, with Martinez ruled out
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash Newcastle United.Aug 14, 15:00
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Aston Villa vs. Newcastle: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.Aug 13, 22:45
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