Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.5)
28.2
Average Age
27.2
185
Average Height (cm)
183.2
(0.9)
0.9
Shots pg
1.2
(0.9)
(51%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
45%
(48%)
(0.7)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.8)
(1.3)
1.1
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Newcastle
Aston Villa
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Manquillo | Out | N/A | |
| Emil Krafth | Out | 6.47 | |
| Fabian Schär | Doubtful | 6.81 | |
| Joe Willock | Doubtful | 6.45 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Buendía | Out | N/A | |
| Leander Dendoncker | Out | 6.21 | |
| Álex Moreno | Out | 6.46 | |
| Jacob Ramsey | Out | 6.48 | |
| Tim Iroegbunam | Out | 6.09 | |
| Jhon Durán | Out | 6.32 | |
| Bertrand Traoré | Out | 5.98 |
Team News
Newcastle
Aston Villa
- Fabian Schar is a doubt for the opener, while Joe Willock is likely to miss out alongside Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth.
- Tino Livramento's arrival to strengthen options at full-back is timely, then, but it would be a surprise to see him push for a start here.
- Fellow arrivals Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes are likely to feature, however, with the latter facing stiff competition for a start from Anthony Gordon.
- As usual, Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson are set to vie for the spot up front rather than combine in the XI from the off.
- Unai Emery has a real dilemma down the left flank for the trip to Newcastle, with Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey the regulars in that respect last season both injured.
- Emi Buendia would likely have taken the place of the latter but news of his ACL injury on the eve of the season is a huge blow given his versatility and pre-season form, scoring twice against this weekend's opponents in the PL Summer Series.
- New signings Pau Torres, Youri Tielemans and Moussa Diaby will all hope to feature, with the former perhaps getting the nod over Lucas Digne in Moreno's absence, operating as a full-back out of possession before switching to a more familiar role on the left of a back three when Villa have the ball.
- Matty Cash has a key role to play on the opposite flank as a result, with the real question looming over the place on the left wing, with youngster Jaden Philogene-Bidace in contention with Leon Bailey and Philippe Coutinho.
Can't believe Isak is Swedish. Not a good day at the office for Dibu , seemed rusty in spite those several savings in 2nd half . I think though he could've done something else in 2nd and 3rd goal; plus that innecesary tackle in 1st half on Almirón, few metres behind would deserve a red card.
@dib out of curiosity, why can't you believe Isak is Swedish?
@Socio4Life Because of his surname , also because is strange to find black people coming from Sweden. Searching at google I found he was born in Sweden. Just got surprised today was the 1st time I saw him player . Really good player I liked him.
@dib Isak is a somewhat common name in Sweden, but usually as a first name, but using what is traditionally mens first names also as surnames in Sweden is far from unheard of. Albert, Isak, David and so on are not considered common but are neither super rare. Also take into account that Sweden have a very diverse population that for a long time has been a hotspot for migrants from all over the world.
Aston Villa have failed to win on their last 15 visits to St James park.
2-2
Watkins 96th min winner
2-2