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Aston Villa Hold Newcastle to Draw Despite Red Card SetbackAston Villa showed grit and resilience as they clung on for a point against Newcastle in a goalless draw that underlined both their
Newcastle have failed to win any of their last six Premier League games without Alexander Isak (D4 L2), failing to score in each of their last four, despite having 75 shots (9.4 xG) across those six matches.
Aston Villa survived defender Ezri Konsa's dismissal to salvage a 0-0 draw at home to Newcastle United in their Premier League opener on Saturday, with the visitors missing want-away striker Alexander Isak as they created chances but failed to finish.
Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.
Newcastle struggled for cutting edge in front of goal in the absence of striker Alexander Isak as they played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa.
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Sporting News on MSNAston Villa vs. Newcastle United lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest as Isak, Ramsey talk dominates Premier League build-up
Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.