Aston Villa are set to begin their exciting season on Saturday as they face Newcastle in the first-game of their season.
Villa will be delighted at the fact the long anticipated Premier League season is here, with their first game against Newcastle on Saturday.
The game pits last seasons 4th and 7th placed teams against each other, however both are likely to be a lot closer this year.
Villa and Newcastle are a grouping this season many see battling it out for European football.
Unai Emery will be keen to begin the season brightly with a win over Eddie Howe at Villa Park.
The momentum won by whichever team takes the victory here is substantial and therefore many fans feel this is something of a cup final atmosphere.
Villa predicted XI v Newcastle
This game represents the beginning of arguably Villa’s most exciting season in years.
European football and a genuine belief they can achieve a high finish and compete with the big boys.
The line up itself shows that this belief is well placed with so much talent in the squad.
Emi Martinez will continue in net, such a commanding figure and finally he has a team befitting his talents.
In defence we expect to see Matty Cash at right back with Lucas Digne on the opposite side.
In the centre of defence, Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings should continue as they build their understanding.
Midfield could see Youri Tielemans get his first competitive start for the club, with Douglas Luis next to him.
Ahead of these two, Emi Buendia and John McGinn could start as two advanced midfielders who also go out wide at times.
Up front record signing Moussa Diaby will be with Ollie Watkins who is set to have a massive season.
A super strong team which should make for an interesting fixture.
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Mings, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Luiz, McGinn, Buendia; Diaby, Watkins
