Newcastle Held To Goalless Draw By 10-Man Villa In Season Opener

Newcastle United kicked off their English Premier League season with a goalless draw against 10-man Aston Villa at Villa Park. Despite missing star striker Alexander Isak, who is embroiled in a transfer saga, Eddie Howe's side struggled to find the back of the net.

Summer signing Anthony Elanga missed a clear chance early in the game, while Villa's Ezri Konsa was sent off in the 66th minute for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon. Newcastle dominated possession but failed to convert their territorial advantage into meaningful chances.

The Magpies have now gone four consecutive EPL matches without scoring in Isak's absence. Villa, under Unai Emery, maintained their impressive home record despite playing with 10 men for the final 24 minutes.

The stalemate leaves both teams with a point each in their season opener, with Newcastle regretting missed opportunities and Villa showcasing defensive resilience.