Aston Villa and Newcastle United have tough acts to follow after champions Liverpool beat perennial Premier League-dark horses Bournemouth on Friday night to get the 2025-2026 season under way with a bang. Now attention turns to Villa Park where two teams get their campaigns up and running after trying summer periods.

The 10 men of Aston Villa managed to hold Newcastle United to a goalless draw at Villa Park despite facing an attacking barrage.Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes all created dangerous

After a nightmarish pre-season, Newcastle United faces another major hurdle when it gets its Premier League campaign up and running at Aston Villa on Saturday.