The Premier League returns to TNT Sports at its first call point at Villa Park, with two aspects aiming to challenge at the top end of the division.
After a top four finish two years ago and an appearance in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League last season, Aston Villa slightly missed a return to Europe’s premier competition by goal difference last time.
The team that pits them in the post? On the first day of the year, their very enemy of Newcastle United.
Magpies had a season to remember last year, finishing a 55-year trophy drought to lift the Carabao Cup and won a Champions League location at the cost of the villa.
As both sides appear to be set up to challenge top four locations again, this early meeting could be an opportunity for either side to win one in a potential competition.
When is Aston Villa vs. Newcastle?
Aston Villa will host Newcastle United on Saturday, August 16th.
How to watch Aston Villa v Newcastle
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