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Newcastle brutally knock Brighton off top spot.
Al
Summary
Live text and radio coverage of six Premier League games on Saturday follows
FT: Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa - Tonali volleys opener before Diaby equaliser, Isak hits double
Mings carried off on stretcher as Wilson and Barnes deepen misery
FT: Brighton 4-1 Luton - March with opener and Pedro scores penalty, Morris pulls one back, Adringa & Ferguson restore control
FT: Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham - Bowen breaks deadlock, Solanke levels
FT: Everton 0-1 Fulham - Decordova-Reid scores for visitors
FT: Sheffield United 0-1 Crystal Palace - Edouard for Eagles
FT: Arsenal 2-1 Nottingham Forest - Nketiah and Saka give Gunners win
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:33 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
'Huge gaps all over Villa side'published at 19:32 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveVilla did make an awful lot of changes and have made a few changes throughout the game, including changing system.
There are just huge gaps everywhere.
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What are the chances Tonali is in a hair advert within the year?
Nev
Postpublished at 90+3 mins
Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
Sandro Tonali is off to applause from the home fans after a hugely encouraging debut.
Elliot Anderson is on for the final few minutes and, with the way Newcastle have been attacking and Aston Villa defending, you wouldn't bet against him scoring.
'Special from start to finish'published at 19:30 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveIt's a dream scenario.
All the new players coming on and having good starts.
As a substitute Barnes has made one and now scored one. Wilson also coming on to add a goal as a substitute.
Newcastle look very very special, and they have done from start to finish.
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Haven't seen Villa defend this bad since Newcastle away last season!
Chris, Birmingham
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GOAL - Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villapublished at 90 mins
Harvey Barnes
Another debut goal!
Aston Villa have been caught on their right side a few times now and Harvey Barnes punishes them as he races away, thinks about the pass as he gets into the box but instead goes for goal and beats Emiliano Martínez.
A five-star performance by Newcastle.
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Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Philippe Coutinho looks eager to impress. A driving run is followed by a shot that is stabbed wide of the upright.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
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Re: Paul (19:04) Based on my fantasy football frustrations last season, Isak could score a hattrick and then Wilson would start next game. I could never figure out the Eddie Howe roulette.
Ryan
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Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveTonali just consistently looks the calmest person out there.
Everyone else is running around at top speed and he is just seems completely in control at every moment.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
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I never understand why people think the first 4 or 5 matches will have a bearing on what may happen in the season? The first few games of a season always produce freak results. Let's look on where every team is at after 15 matches or so.
Steve
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins
Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Changes for Aston Villa too as Philippe Coutinho and Jaden Philogene are on for Matty Cash and Moussa Diaby, who scored Villa's goal.
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Tough scoreline for Villa, they've been impressive. Thought they were the better team at 2-1 but Newcastle's third was crucial.
Anon
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Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Bruno Guimarães and Miguel Almirón are replaced by Sean Longstaff and Jacob Murphy for the final few minutes for Newcastle.
Postpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LiveNot many players in world football are able to control a game, speed it up and slow it down as they please.
Tonali looks like he can be that player for Newcastle.
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Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Oles from the crowd greeting every Newcastle pass.
Eddie Howe's side are in complete control.
Postpublished at 83 mins
Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
The ball is then cleared off the line from the corner. Newcastle are not taking their foot off the pedal here, they want a fifth.
'Newcastle showing strength in depth'published at 19:20 British Summer Time 12 August 2023
Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 LivePerfect start for Newcastle.
We were talking before about getting close to Man City, and it being a one step at a time process, making sure they have the quality to compete.
Do they have enough strength in depth? Playing Champions League and going further in the Premier League.
Their two strikers are scoring. You've just taken off Isak and brought on Callum Wilson and he's scored immediately.
You've also brought on Harvey Barnes who has lots of quality on that left hand side.
You look at the side and there isn't one part you are worried about in terms of quality.
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Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
How is it not five!?
Harvey Barnes times a run superbly and he scampers clear. Callum Wilson makes a run into the box and Barnes finds him but the shot is denied by Emi Martinez.
Corner to Newcastle.
Postpublished at 80 mins
Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa
Into the final 10 minutes and both sides are preparing some more changes.