Newcastle United XI vs Aston Villa- Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Newcastle United kick off their 2025/26 Premier League season with an away trip to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.

The Magpies travel to Birmingham aiming to build on a fifth-place standing from last term, which secured Champions League football, alongside their Carabao Cup success under Eddie Howe. Debuts could be on the cards for fresh faces like Anthony Elanga, as the team seeks to shake off a challenging pre-season without a win.

Despite a trophy-winning previous campaign, recent warm-up results have sparked worries, and Howe will want a solid performance to set the tone against an Aston Villa team eager to climb back into the top-four mix.

Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and team news

Newcastle United team news

Anthony Elanga might make his maiden outing on the flank following his £55m transfer from Nottingham Forest, bolstering the attack amid uncertainties up front.

Defender Malick Thiaw, brought in from AC Milan for £35m, is another likely starter to strengthen the rearguard, while loanee goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton could challenge for the gloves over Nick Pope.

Joe Willock misses out with an Achilles problem, and leading forward Alexander Isak is unavailable amid talk of a potential switch to Liverpool.

Sven Botman returns from a prolonged knee absence, though Anthony Gordon’s status is uncertain owing to an ankle setback; the group has been unsettled by a string of pre-season setbacks.

Newcastle United predicted lineup

Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Elanga, Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton, Barnes; Gordon.

When is Aston Villa vs Newcastle United?

Newcastle United face Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, 16th August 2025. Kick-off in Birmingham is 12:30pm BST.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle United?

UK audiences can view the fixture on TNT Sports, with pre-match coverage beginning at 11:30 AM BST. Live streaming is offered via the TNT Sports app and discovery+ for subscribers.

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