Unai Emery and Villa have been hamstring by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), and have enjoyed a quiet window so far after their hectic winter. Things surely would’ve played out differently had they usurped Newcastle in the table on the final day.

Preview the matchup between Aston Villa and Newcastle United with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.

Newcastle couldn't find a winner as Villa ended the game with 10 players and will be much happier with the point.

Ollie Watkins has made Villa Park a nightmare for Newcastle in recent years. The Aston Villa striker has found the net in all four of his Premier League home appearances against the Magpies, scoring five times in total,

BBC Sport explores some of the major talking points surrounding the opening day fixture between Unai Emery's Aston Villa and Eddie Howe's Newcastle United, with both clubs experiencing a turbulent pre-season.

Newcastle and Aston Villa in Striker Transfer BattleTransfer windows often provide storylines filled with intrigue and speculation, and this summer is proving no different. According to TeamTalk,

Newcastle emerged as the 24-year-old's preferred destination despite interest from other clubs such as West Ham United.

Newcastle has bolstered its midfield options ahead of a return to the Champions League by signing midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for a reported $53 million.

Isak released a statement earlier saying his trust had been broken due to "broken promises" while Newcastle boss Eddie Howe voiced his displeasure that the transfer saga is playing out in public. Howe still hopes for a resolution and Isak's integration back into the squad,