Aston Villa vs Newcastle pre-match thread

[SaddVillan]

More sobbing on the Tyne?

https://x.com/SupportersNufc/status/1954238054647902360?s=08

[Demitri_C]

On paper a good time  to play them unless they get a couple in before Saturday

They probably think the same of us though

[john e]

Only the first game of the season but If we can win, it will be a cracking start
But If we lose it will feel very depressing I think

[Legion]

Martinez suspended for this one?

[cdbearsfan]

Yep.

[Legion]

Ta.

[Villafirst]

Teamwise, maybe something like;

Bizot
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
Ramsey
Malen
Rogers
Watkins

Options now though and any of McGinn, Onana and Guessand could start.

I'd prefer Mings instead of Pau starting....

[sid1964]

I watched Mings on Saturday evening- I would be a better option at centre half based on that display

[VillaTim]

Newcastle won't have a recognised nr 9  playing in all likelihood so i think Mings will sit this one out .

[Olneythelonely]

I think Mings will “sit it out” because we’ll want to play our best team first up.

[Nunkin1965]

Waited all summer for this.
2-0 win in the sunshine.