2021-22 English Premier League – Aston Villa vs Newcastle Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Aston Villa vs Newcastle taking place? Aston Villa vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday 21st August, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Aston Villa vs Newcastle taking place? Aston Villa vs Newcastle will take place Villa Park in Birmingham
Where can I get tickets for Aston Villa vs Newcastle? Ticket information for Aston Villa vs Newcastle can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Aston Villa vs Newcastle on in the UK? Aston Villa vs Newcastle will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Aston Villa vs Newcastle in the UK? Aston Villa vs Team cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
ASTON VILLA
- Aston Villa slumped to a surprise 3-2 defeat on the opening weekend of the season at the hands of newly promoted Watford at Vicarage Road in their first match without Jack Grealish, although new striker Danny Ings got on the scoresheet on his debut thanks to a late penalty.
- Forward Ollie Watkins being unavailable was no doubt a big blow for Villa and has once more been ruled out for this one, while midfielder Douglas Luiz is potentially set to make his first start of the season following international duty in the summer.
NEWCASTLE
- Despite taking the lead of two separate occasions, Newcastle ultimately capitulated against West Ham, losing 2-4 at St. James Park with their defence letting them down hugely.
- The Magpies will be desperate to have captain Jamal Lascelles fully fit and after appearing on the bench last weekend, the centre-back should be fit to start here after a week of training.
THE TEAM NEWS
ASTON VILLA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Douglas Luiz; El Ghazi, Buendia, Young; Ings
UNAVAILABLE: Sanson (Injured), Trezeguet (Injured), Traore (Injured), Watkins (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Douglas Luiz (Fitness), Bailey (Fitness)
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Woodman; Murphy, Lascelles, Fernandez, Clark, Ritchie; Hayden, Hendrick, Almiron; Wilson, Saint-Maximin
UNAVAILABLE: Dubravka (Injured), Darlow (Illness), Dummett (Injured), Anderson (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lascelles (Fitness), Shelvey (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Aston Villa may have been caught off guard by Watford last weekend and a significant defensive improvement is expected from the hosts, although they must be aware of the attacking prowess Newcastle pose through the likes of Callum Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin. However, a full crowd at Villa Park will provide a huge boost to the home side and, despite some injuries in their attacking ranks, they are nevertheless capable of exposing a fragile Newcastle backline so a Villa victory is the prediction.
Tip: ASTON VILLA TO WIN
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