Newcastle United faced a challenging start to the 2025-26 Premier League season with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, despite playing against ten men after Ezri Konsa's red card. Newcastle dominated in chances but were unable to capitalize, with Anthony Elanga notably missing a key opportunity early in the match. Villa's defense held firm to maintain an unbeaten home record. Newcastle has struggled to win without their star striker Alexander Isak, having failed to score in their last four league matches despite creating several opportunities and registering high expected goals.
Newcastle United drew 0-0 against 10-man Aston Villa in their 2025-26 Premier League opener, struggling to convert their chances without striker Alexander Isak.
Ezri Konsa was sent off for a last-man foul on Anthony Gordon as Newcastle missed numerous first-half opportunities, finishing with an expected goals (xG) value of 1.47.
Aston Villa has not lost in their last 19 home matches in the Premier League, the longest such run on home soil in the competition's history.
Newcastle has not won any of their last six Premier League games without Isak, scoring none in their last four despite generating 75 shots and 9.4 xG.
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