Two clubs with high expectations meet up in the first Saturday English Premier League match of the season, as Aston Villa prepares to host Newcastle United.
Aston Villa was involved in the chaotic fight for a spot in the UEFA Champions League once again. However, thanks to a couple of costly results late in the season, the Lions had to settle for a sixth-place finish, and a spot in the Europa League instead.
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Many expect Aston Villa to be in a similar spot again this year, with some players needing to step up in order to improve on the club’s record.
Newcastle was the club that narrowly held off Aston Villa for the fifth and final spot in the Champions League. The defending Carabao Cup champions will have to manage the daunting league and Europe schedule once again, but they have the tools to stay near the top of the table. That is, unless the Alexander Isak saga has completely wrecked morale within the club.
Newcastle is 76-39-60 against Aston Villa, all-time, with the two rivals splitting the season series in 2025-26.
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Aston Villa FC vs. Newcastle United FC
When: Saturday, August 16
Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
Where: Villa (Birmingham, U.K.)
Channel: USA Network, Universo
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