Newcastle United began their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, but the lack of a recognised striker proved to be the talking point of the

Newcastle United face Aston Villa in a Premier League match on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Newcastle has lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drawn at Aston Villa 0-0 in the Premier League opening round.

Villa Park is the scene for the Premier League season openers of a pair of UEFA Champions League competitors: Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

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Newcastle United were held 0-0 at Villa Park on a day in which they could not take one of their 16 chances created in the second city. The Magpies had a golden opportunity in the opening moments when Sandro Tonali sent Anthony Elanga clean through but Marco Bizot saved well.

Newcastle United will start the Premier League 2025/26 season against Aston Villa at Villa Park on 16 August. The club performed brilliantly last season and finished fifth in the points table. This is the second consecutive year that the team will play in the Champions League.

At Newcastle United last season there was one player who was arguably more influential than any other… his name was Sandro Tonali

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WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)