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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  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    Newcastle have been very good, especially Tonali, but from a Villa perspective there have been too many missed chances and some really bad performances from Cash, Digne and Bailey. Worrying.

    Ross

  2. Postpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa

    Callum Wilson has now scored in all four of the Premier League opening days he has played at Newcastle United.

    Callum WilsonImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    Newcastle pushing City, Villa need 4 new defenders- think a few people are getting a bit carried away 70 minutes into the season...

    Luke

  4. 'I immediately thought it was offside'published at 19:16 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villa

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Beautifully played but I have to admit that I stood up immediately and thought, "That's offside to me."

  5. goal

    GOAL - Newcastle 4-1 Aston Villapublished at 77 mins

    Callum Wilson

    Job done for Newcastle, who are kicking off the season with a big win!

    Harvey Barnes has an assist on his debut as he tees up substitute Callum Wilson to fire in.

    There's a check for a possible offside but the goal stands. A dominant display by the hosts.

    Callum WilsonImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    Not worried about Villa and still optimistic for this season. We have three key players out- Moreno, Buendia and Ramsey. Unai will quickly figure out his best team.

    Tim

  7. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Superb ball by Pau Torres out wide to Matty Cash, who drives in a low effort that Nick Pope pushes behind.

    Diego Carlos meets the delivery from the corner but directs his header wide.

  8. 'He has the arrogance of Pirlo on the ball'published at 19:12 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm absolutely loving Tonali today.

    Just everything he does, his cross-field balls, his comfort and confidence on the ball - he has the arrogance of Pirlo on the ball.

    He's adding something else as well, he's going forward, he's chasing down, he's making tackles.

    Today he looks like the total and absolute complete midfielder.

    Sandro TonaliImage source, Reuters
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    Credit to the referee actually booking players for dissent today, definite improvement on recent years.

    Jack

  10. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Newcastle fans have very much enjoyed Sandro Tonali's performance on his debut as his name is sung around St James' Park. It has been an excellent display by the midfielder.

  11. 'Great performance from Gordon'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think Gordon had a really good game today.

    He annoys defenders, he annoys sometimes opposing supporters, as an ex-Evertonian he annoys them as well.

    But his work rate and skill were superb today and he can be proud of what he's done today.

    Anthony GordonImage source, PA Media
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    What a bench Newcastle now have, even with Willock injured. Wilson and Barnes on to give Villa some more grief.

  13. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Matty Cash missed that really big chance but otherwise Nick Pope has had little to do for much of this half.

    If they can get a goal back soon it would make for an interesting finish.

    Matty CashImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:06 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    Villa will flatter to deceive this season, based on this performance. People need to give Newcastle their dues, they won't just be top 6, they'll be pushing City.

    Tom

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 68 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    No hat-trick for Alexander Isak as he is replaced by Callum Wilson, who loves a goal or two in August.

    Harvey Barnes is also on for his Premier League debut for Newcastle. He replaces Anthony Gordon, who put in a really good shift.

  16. 'Harvey Barnes not a bad replacement!'published at 19:05 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Gordon looks to be getting tired out there, and Cash is starting to make runs off the back of him.

    As soon as that happens you have to look at your bench and say, have I got someone who can come on and replace him with the same quality?

    Well Harvey Barnes isn't a bad replacement is he?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

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    I think Callum Wilson will be getting a bit worried, most of the time it's going to be him or Isak, not both...

    Paul

    Alexander IsakImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'Incredible chance for Villa'published at 19:03 British Summer Time 12 August 2023

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    First of all it is an open goal.

    Yes it is coming at him at some pace but it is an incredible chance.

    Cash has also just run to meet that full pace ball while running at full pace, so it is hard to get that on target.

    But he will know that was a great chance for Villa.

  19. CLOSE!published at 65 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    And it should be 3-2!

    Ollie Watkins' shot is parried straight to the feet of Matt Cash but he fires over. Big miss.

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 64 mins

    Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa

    Aston Villa make a change as captain John McGinn is replaced by Diego Carlos.

    The visitors have just over 20 minutes to try and get back into this.