It is clear Villa need quality reinforcements - they are without former loanees Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio and are about to sell Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle for £40m - but financial restrictions have ruled Villa's summer transfer spend.

Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson discuss whether they think Newcastle can cope without Alexander Isak upfront, or whether they need to start looking for a replacement.

After a series of rejections, Eddie Howe's side have made progress in their pursuit of new faces this week. So how is their window viewed?

Newcastle United fans didn't hold back as they interrupted Anthony Gordon's post-match interview with a chant hitting out at Alexander Isak. On Saturday morning, Newcastle United kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League season with an away trip to face Aston Villa.

Alexander Isak's push to leave Newcastle for Liverpool has had a surprising impact in Eddie Howe's dressing room.

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Game Details and How to Watch Aston Villa v. Newcastle United. Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025. Time: 7:30AM EST. Site: Villa Park. City: Birmingham, England. Network/Streaming: U