Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC travel to #NUFC. Two teams that want to spend money, with ambitions to break and stay in the elite. In light of Manchester City's guilty verdict, Villa and Newcastle have found their pathways blocked by more stringent rules. @theathleticfc.bsky.social…

AVFC Official

Emery speaks ahead of Newcastle

Unai Emery spoke to the media from Bodymoor Heath on Friday afternoon.

John Townley

Unai Emery on Johan Manzambi: "His adaptation is going quick. There are still things to understand, like with duels and knowing our tactical structure. He is versatile, he can drive, get to the box, getting assists, score goals. He is giving what we need, but not completely."…

John Townley

Unai Emery on enjoying this season: "More than the last year even. When we built the team in the first year it was fantastic, but then we were not changing the squad, but I enjoyed the challenges. This year especially [enjoying] more because we changed more than normal." #AVFC

AVFC Official

Team news for Magpies meeting

Ross Barkley and George Hemmings will be assessed ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League trip to Newcastle United (ko 5.30pm).

Jacob Tanswell

Emery on Johan Manzambi: "He’s adapting quickly and doing things very positively for the team. He’s versatile, he can drive, he can get into the box, assist, score goals. He is defensively giving us the compactness we need, but not completely - he can improve. (1/2) #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Unai Emery: "Ross (Barkley) we will see this afternoon (if he can play against Newcastle). He played 85 minutes and had some pain. We will check this afternoon. And George (Hemmings) is close to joining us. Maybe he joins this afternoon but we will decide for tomorrow." #AVFC

John Townley

Unai Emery says he will make late checks on Ross Barkley and George Hemmings ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Newcastle, with the squad training this afternoon. #AVFC https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-injury-latest-ahead-34775789

AVFC Statto

📊 Aston Villa won 2-0 at St James’ Park last season. A win on Saturday would see #AVFC win back-to-back away league games against Newcastle for the first time since 1957/58. #AVFC

Sky Sports

The rollercoaster that is the rebuild for Newcastle and Aston Villa

Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is a rebuild in the Premier League. Before we begin, please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened and keep hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.