Newcastle will be hoping to build on their fourth place finish from last season while juggling Champions Leaguefootball while Aston Villa will be competing in the Conference League after finishing seventh last term.
Both sides head into the new season with several injury concerns with a number of players already ruled out for the coming weeks.
Here is the injury list for both Newcastle United and Aston Villa as it stands heading into the opening day of the season...
Here is the injury list for both Newcastle United and Aston Villa as it stands heading into the opening day of the season...