Villa Park is the scene as a pair of UEFA Champions League competitors begin their Premier League seasons, with Aston Villa and Newcastle United boasting familiar rosters but different outlooks.

Villa have retained almost all of their key pieces and so there aren’t a ton of new faces, with Nice forward Evann Guessand the player set for the biggest potential impact. Midweek rumors of Villa man Jacob Ramsey being eyed by Newcastle aim a little tumult.

WATCH — Aston Villa v Newcastle United

Newcastle’s summer has been problematic, largely because of the confusing saga of star striker Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker helped the Magpies to the League Cup but consternation over his contract has him reportedly holding out for a move to Liverpool.

And the Magpies have also lost out on a

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