Newcastle United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle have won their last 12 Premier League matches when leading at half-time, dating back to 31st August 2022 against Liverpool (L1-2).
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle get the ball rolling again. They did not make a change at the break.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Substitution Leon Patrick Bailey Butler Youri Marion Tielemans
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle have been the better side and will look to continue their strong performance after the break. Gordon has been electric on the left side of the pitch and has pushed Cash towards his own goal. Additionally, he has combined with Burn to stop Diaby from progressing forward. The midfield trio of Tonali, Guimaraes and Joelinton has also impressed and will only improve as the season progresses. As for Villa, Diaby has been one of their few bright sparks and has almost single-handedly given them an attacking presence. Watkins has had a couple of nice touches but has not been involved in the game enough.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle are leading at the break thanks to goals from Tonali and Isak. The Magpies broke the deadlock after just six minutes through debutant Tonali, with the Italy international getting on the end of Gordon's cross to fire his shot into the bottom corner. Villa then levelled through a new signing of their own. McGinn's cross was flicked towards Diaby by Watkins, with the winger darting into space before blasting his strike into the bottom corner. However, Isak restored Newcastle's lead five minutes later. Botman prodded Tonali's cross into the heart of the box. Isak was there to attack it and powered a low effort beyond the goalkeeper. Diaby then had a chance to score his second on his first appearance for Villa but lashed his shot from a narrow angle into the side of the net.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Burn gets on the end of the following free-kick but cannot get his attempt on target.
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