Newcastle United got their Premier League campaign under way with a 0-0 draw on the road against Aston Villa. The home side were reduced to 10-men when Ezri Konsa brought down a goal-bound Anthony Gordon in the second period but Unai Emery's men - who were below-par all afternoon - held on for a point.

Newcastle United face a fresh transfer setback as Alexander Isak's future continues to rumble on this summer. The Isak transfer saga has dominated this summer's window as he hopes to secure a stunning move to Liverpool, who remain in the market for new talent.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has reacted to chants aimed at wantaway striker Alexander Isak. The Magpies drew 0-0 in their Premier League opener away to Aston Villa, with Isak’s refusal to play forcing Anthony Gordon act as the makeshift striker.

Alexander Isak's push to leave Newcastle for Liverpool has had a surprising impact in Eddie Howe's dressing room.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has thrown the gauntlet down to Alexander Isak to give everybody "clarity" on his future. The end of the game at Villa Park today resulted in supporters vocalising their unhappiness with the Sweden international with Howe now insisting it is down to Isak to resolve his situation.

Newcastle United opened their Premier League season with a 0-0 draw againist Aston Villa at Villa Park without Alexander Isak.

Newcastle's star striker is willing to do whatever it takes to leave for Liverpool, but if a move doesn't happen, he'll need a way back in favor.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has requested that the club resolve Alexander Isak's situation soon, while backing fans' right to boo the wantaway striker. The Magpies fans were heard hurling an X-rated chant at Isak at Villa Park at full-time after the team's Premier League opener against Aston Villa.

Newcastle United face Aston Villa in a Premier League match on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak Pursuit Strengthened by Newcastle Striker RiftSky Sports have confirmed that Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have been given a significant boost, with