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
So far in 2023, only Manchester City have picked up more Premier League wins (17) and more Premier League points (53) than Aston Villa (13 wins, 43 points). Indeed, their haul of 43 points is already more than they picked up in the whole of 2022 (41). They reacted quickly to going behind and now have the momentum in this fixture.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Villa have their first attempt of the game. Diaby rushes down the left side of the pitch on the counter and is chased by Gordon. The Newcastle man forces him wide, with Diaby's tame strike going straight at Pope.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Tonali breaks free of Villa's defence and runs down the left side of the box. He has a chance to score his second of the game, but Martinez makes himself big and blocks the shot.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Trippier has a free-kick on the left and swings a cross into the box. However, the captain puts in a poor delivery and Watkins launches it away.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Guimaraes looks to create a chance and tries to thread a throughball into the box towards Isak. However, Mings gets across and stops him from receiving possession in a dangerous position.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Newcastle have the first attack of the game. Gordon races down the left flank and plays a quick one-two with Joelinton. The former Everton winger gets into the final third and pulls a low cross into the middle of the box, but Mings is there to clear it away.
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