BBC · Aug 20, 2021
Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith admits his side "didn’t play with enough intensity" during last weekend's defeat at WatfordTEAM NEWS
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins hasn't recovered from a knee injury, while Bertrand Traore faces several weeks out with a hamstring problem.
Midfielders Morgan Sanson and Douglas Luiz could be involved, although the latter only recently returned from the Olympics and is unlikely to start.
Newcastle are without Jonjo Shelvey, who has a fresh calf injury, but Joe Willock is available after completing his permanent move late last week.
Freddie Woodman will start in goal.