Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is trying to push for a move

Aston Villa vs Newcastle is the early Premier League match and is due to kick off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday 16 August at Villa Park.

Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.