The story of the day as Dwight Gayle gets off the mark but Newcastle United drop points to Aston Villa

Newcastle United host Aston Villa at St James’s Park tonight (KO 6pm) aiming to build on the comfortable 3-0 win over Sheffield United at the weekend – and we’ve got it covered.

We’ll have the latest team news from both camps in the build-up to the game plus the views from both managers, with takeover talk continuing to dominate the agenda on Tyneside – will there be a breakthrough soon?

Miles Starforth is at the game for us this evening.

Newcastle United host Aston Villa at St James's Park tonight (KO 6pm).placeholder image
Newcastle United host Aston Villa at St James's Park tonight (KO 6pm).
The Newcastle United players celebrate a goal in the win over Sheffield United.placeholder image
The Newcastle United players celebrate a goal in the win over Sheffield United.
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