Confirmed Newcastle team v Aston Villa – Tonali, Bruno, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon all start | OneFootball

The confirmed Newcastle team v Aston Villa has now been announced.

Newcastle United hoping to get the season off to a perfect start.

A nightmare visit here in April with many self-inflicted wounds leading to a 4-1 defeat.

However, previous to that was a 3-1 United win at Villa Park in 2023/24.

Plus of course a great record at St James’ Park against Aston Villa.

The talk and the friendlies are over, now time for action.

Newcastle team v Aston Villa:

Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton, Tonali, Bruno, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga

A competitive debut for Anthony Elanga and as expected Anthony Gordon looks set to be a false nine.

Subs:

Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Seung-soo, Miley

Ramsdale and Thiaw make the bench and a strong set of subs, at least at the back!

Opening Newcastle United match schedule:

Saturday 16 August – Aston Villa v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports

Monday 25 August – Newcastle v Liverpool (8pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 30 August – Leeds v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 13 September – Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)

Saturday 20 September – Bournemouth v Newcastle (3pm)