Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.

Aston Villa have been fined £125,000 and banned from using the multiball system in their first three home Premier League matches of the new season

Anthony Gordon is available for Newcastle United’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa. The Magpies have endured a frustrating summer transfer window but must now switch focus to Villa as they begin a season where they will be fighting on four fronts having secured their return to the Champions League.