Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Brentford were effectively in forcing #AVFC's build-up down their left - effectively between Mings and Wan-Bissaka. Playing together, the pair can look clunky and gives opposition a chance to then press. But notably Fernandez-Pardo, a good presser, starts off the right instead…

John Townley

We're underway at St. James' Park... Newcastle 0-0 #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

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AVFC Statto

📊 #AVFC's last 𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄 games without John McGinn in the starting XI ⤵️ 🤝 Villa 1-1 Leeds ❌ Wolves 2-0 Villa ❌ Villa 1-4 Chelsea ❌ Villa 1-2 Tottenham ✅ Man City 1-2 Villa

Sky Sports

Boyd meets McGinn: Villa captain opens up on start to season

John McGinn has become something of a cult hero at Aston Villa - before they head to take on Newcastle he caught up with Soccer Saturday's Kris Boyd.

John Townley

Aston Villa only won three of the 10 Premier League matches which John McGinn didn't start last season. One of those was Newcastle away. #AVFC

AVFC Statto

Following his first assist for Aston Villa on Wednesday, Alysson makes his first start for the club today❗️ #AVFC

AVFC Official

Alysson set for full debut against Newcastle

Unai Emery has named his Aston Villa side to take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday evening.

John Townley

Newcastle starting XI vs Villa: Hornicek; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Nico Gonzalez, Joelinton; Willock, Wissa, Barnes; Fernandez-Pardo. Subs: Pope, Schar, Bamba, Osula, Steur, Toure, Murphy, Burn, Dedic. #AVFC

John Townley

Aston Villa starting XI vs Newcastle: Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Mings, Wan-Bissaka; Kamara, Gomes; Alysson, Manzambi, Buendia; Jackson. Subs: Bizot, Harwood-Bellis, Barkley, McGinn, Torres, Mbaye, Bogarde, Goretzka, Madjo. #AVFC