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 v Aston Villa: Early team news from both camps
Last updated: Wednesday, 24 June, 2020, 19:38
FT: Newcastle United 1 (Gayle 68) Aston Villa 1 (Elmohamady 84)
- NUFC XI: Dubravka; Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Rose; Hayden (Belntaleb 86), Shelvey; Ritchie (Gayle 66), Almiron (Lazaro 86), Saint-Maximin; Joelinton (Carroll 64).
- AVFC XI: Nyland; Konsa, Hause, Mings, Targett; Luiz, McGinn (Elmohamady, 77); El Ghazi (K.Davis 70), Grealish, Trezeguet (Hourihane 69); Samatta.
FAN VIEW: Steve Wraith on Isaac Hayden
"Hayden limping off to. Wasn't as effective as he was against Sheffield United. Quiet night for Almiron to. My man of the match tonight has been Danny Rose. Some good defending and crucial interceptions."
FAN VIEW: Pete Redding thinks it's business as usual
"Always the worry this would happen. They’ve made hard graft of this NUFC."
1-1. Villa level
And it’s a shocker from Martin Dubravka who lets a weak header from Elmohamady net for 1-1.
FAN VIEW: Dave Bell on United's new front TWO!
"And just like that, the new front 2 combine! Great hold up play from Carroll and Gayle finished like he had 20 for the season."
FAN VIEW: Steve Wraith with a weather forecast!
"Villa didn't expect a Gayle on a hot day like this!"