Crystal Pouncey
Aug 12, 2023 - 11:10

'Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Live Match Updates from St. James' Park'

Aston Villa's 2023/24 campaign begins with a match against Newcastle United, promising an exciting season for Villa fans.

Aston Villa's highly anticipated 2023/24 season is set to kick off tonight as they face Newcastle United at St James' Park. Both teams had successful campaigns last season, securing European football spots, and they are determined to build on their recent progress. While they had an exhilarating 3-3 draw in the Premier League Summer Series in Philadelphia last month, this match holds much greater significance. Football is finally back, and Villa fans can expect an incredibly exciting season ahead.

Last season, Villa achieved a remarkable seventh-place finish in the Premier League, their highest since the 2009-10 season. They also matched their club record for the most wins in a 38-game Premier League campaign. Unai Emery, Villa's manager, has set two main objectives for his tenure at Villa Park: winning trophies and qualifying for the prestigious Champions League.

This season, Emery and his squad are determined to end Villa's long trophy drought. Their sights are set on the Europa Conference League, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup titles. Their opponents tonight, Newcastle, reached the Carabao Cup final last year but were defeated by Manchester United.

Despite the disappointment at Wembley in February, Eddie Howe's side maintained their strong league form and secured a spot in the Champions League. Villa was one of the few teams that managed to defeat Newcastle last season, with an impressive 3-0 victory at home.

Earlier in the campaign, before Emery took charge following Steven Gerrard's departure, Villa suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at St. James' Park. This extended Newcastle's unbeaten home record against Villa to 14 Premier League matches. A positive result away from Tyneside tonight would be a fantastic start to the season for Emery's side.

As the excitement builds for the start of the new campaign, Villa fans can't help but dream of success. Emery's ambition, coupled with the squad's determination, gives them hope that this season could be truly special. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two clubs with European aspirations.