Newcastle vs Aston Villa LIVE!

Joelinton and Tyrone Mings lead the two sides out at St James Park.Jarred Gillet is our referee this evening with Stuart Attwell on VAR at Stockley Park.Next up, handshakes and pre-match formalities before we get under way.

Today’s match is marking the Premier League’s No Room For Racism initiative, highlighting the ongoing commitment of the League and clubs to tackle all forms of discrimination and promote diversity within football. Players will be taking the knee to show solidarity against discrimination and send a clear message that racism has no place in our game or wider society.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking with Sky Sports:"We must be intelligent. We must compete with the players we have fit and progressing. Playing in different competitions and at the level we are, we have to try other players. It is a test for those playing. On handing Alysson his first start:"He is ready and confident. He has potential and we must push him as well.

Giving him minutes and making him confident in his tasks. And then playing football, because playing football is everything."

Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes has been involved in 10 goals in 13 Premier League games against Aston Villa (six goals, four assists), his joint-most against an opponent, along with West Ham. He only has more Premier League goals against Leeds (7).

Sky Sports' Callum Bishop:"A big question for Matthias Jaissle and his team selection is what role will does Matias Fernandez-Pardo have?"It is still yet to be truly deciphered if he is more effective out wide or centrally. When asked where he will feature tonight, all he said 'let's see.'"Just another reason to stay tuned for kick off!"

Newcastle have lost 4-1 twice in their last three Premier League games. They only lost by 3+ goals in one Premier League game last season (4-1 at Liverpool). The Magpies have conceded 13 Premier League goals this season, joint-most in the division with Chelsea and Bournemouth, with the Blues keeping a clean sheet at Everton earlier today. In their opening six games, they have faced 17.

7 shots per game – only Crystal Palace (18) have faced more. Last season Burnley faced 16. 7 shots per game – only team to face more than 15. Bottom club Wolves faced 13. 9. If they concede today, they will equal the club record for home league games without a clean sheet (13). They will also set a new club record for successive home games without a clean sheet in all competitions.

Shay Given on Saturday Night Football:"Newcastle have got to tighten up in midfield. Joelinton will bring a lot of experience and bite to the midfield." Just his presence, we talk about the young squad Newcastle have and his leadership will be so important tonight." Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp on Saturday Night Football:"Joelinton will give so much confidence to the players around him.

Admittedly, he came on during Monday Night Football, but he's still got a real presence and authority." The fans will be pleased to see him back because he gets after people and makes challenge."

Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle speaking with Sky Sports:"He [Joelinton] is a pure leader on and off the pitch. The young squad needs that at the moment. We are really pleased to have him back. "They showed a really good reaction during the week, but it counts when the referee's whistle blows. Then, the lads need to show up. We are at home and the fans will support us. That gives us an extra boost."

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Welcome aboard the rollercoaster that is a rebuild in the Premier League. Before we begin, please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened and keep hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times. Newcastle and Aston Villa, who face each other live on Saturday Night Football, were two sides dismantled in the summer transfer window. Teams with clear identities, forced into new eras.

Here, Sky Sports dissects the turbulent time and outlines why more twists and turns are likely on the way.

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