Aston Villa vs Newcastle - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as Magpies travel to Villa Park without on-strike wantaway Alexander Isak for huge first test against Unai Emery's side

Daily Mail | August 16, 2025

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa host Newcastle at Villa Park in the Premier League.

Unai Emery, Aston Villa boss, speaking to TNT Sports:

Good afternoon, we are so excited about the new season, and we are starting at Villa Park with our supporters.

Of course, we are very happy with how we are building the team. We are in the transfer window, and we have to try separate when we are involved in the window.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) — BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on August 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England.