English Premier League, Saturday LIVE Goal Rush: Ezri Konsa Shown Red As Villa Drawing Against Newcastle Utd

Red card! Ezri Konsa is shown a red card as he pulls back Anthony Gordon as the Newcastle forward was running through on goal. Konsa cannot believe it but the defender has to walk back.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 66'

The lack of spark and creativity is there to see as both sides are unable to produce the type of quality in the middle of park. Magpies and Villa are goalless and things don't look to change unless a moment of quality arises from somewhere.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 65'

Unai Emery is known to play pragmatic style of football and the hosts are looking frustrated at the minute. Nothing much to report from the field of play as NUFC look the dominant side.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 53'

Action underway at Villa Park as home fans would warrant an improved performance from their side as compared to the first-half.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 46'

Nothing to separate between the two teams however, Newcastle will go into the break as the pleased side with 2 shots on target.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle HT'

Newcastle Utd have looked the more likely team to score a goal than the home team. However, with the unavailability of Alexander Isak, the Magpies are looking toothless in attack.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 32'

The hosts are looking lackluster in the game and they are not producing anything in the middle of the park. The rousing start from the home fans has mellowed down as Newcastle have started off brightly.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 23'

Villa are yet to have a shot on goal with Newcastle producing six on the home team's goal. Unai Emery's side need to be proactive as they are looking lifeless in the middle.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 17'

What a delivery from Harvey Barnes! He whips in a ball from the left but Anthony Gordon heads it over the bar. Chance!

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 10'

• Aston Villa: 1 win

• Newcastle: 3 wins

• Draws: 1

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 7'

Newcastle Utd are the first side to produce a save off the goalie as Anthony Elanga goes clean on-through the Villa defence but is beaten away by debutant goalkeeper Marco Bizot.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 4'

Kick off at Villa Park as Aston Villa get thing underway against Newcastle United who are without their star forward Alexander Isak.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle 1'

The players step out of the tunnel to a lively atmosphere, with the crowd buzzing in anticipation. All is set as kick-off draws near, promising an exciting action.

Anthony Elanga is set to make his competitive debut for Newcastle United as they face Aston Villa. Manager Eddie Howe has handed Nick Pope the starting role in goal, with new signing Aaron Ramsdale on the bench. Elanga starts on the wing, while fellow summer recruit Malick Thiaw has also been named among the substitutes.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of English Premier League, Saturday Goal Rush. The action begins with Aston Villa hosting Newcastle at 5:00 pm, followed by three simultaneous kick-offs at 7:30 pm — Brighton vs Fulham, Sunderland vs West Ham, and Tottenham vs Burnley. The day concludes with a late showdown at 10:00 pm as Wolves take on Manchester City.