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Have your say on Newcastle's performance
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There are five games in the Premier League on Saturday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.
Everton v Chelsea (12:30)
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Fulham v Hull City
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Newcastle United v Aston Villa (17:30) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live
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This has the makings of a great game.
Newcastle's defeat at Coventry on Monday was such a wild game. The way the Magpies play, they just go for it, and load players into the frontline.
They lost 4-1 in the end but the scoreline could have been anything with the number of chances Newcastle had.
Aston Villa have made a slow start to the Premier League season results-wise, but I think they have done all right, bearing in mind what their manager Unai Emery has had to deal with in terms of the players they lost.
Johan Manzambi is getting fitter every game and Nicolas Jackson has found some great form.
It takes time for a team to come together but I thought they were really good against Brentford last weekend - they just weren't ruthless enough.
That wasn't a problem against Fenerbahce on Wednesday, though.
This is a really hard one to call and the only thing I know for certain is that there will be a few goals.
Sutton's prediction: 2-3
Matthew Hobbs
BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle aim to continue their unbeaten start at home against an Aston Villa team who have won their past three away matches in all competitions.
BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into their meeting at St James' Park on Saturday.
"Not good enough in both boxes," was how head coach Matthias Jaissle described Newcastle's disappointing loss at Coventry City on Monday, but it is perhaps his side's defensive issues that deserve the greatest attention.
Defeat by the Sky Blues was the second successive away game in which Newcastle have conceded four goals, following the 4-1 loss at Leeds United in September.
The Magpies have conceded 13 Premier League goals this season, their third-most in their first six matches, after 1999-00 (18) and 2021-22 (14). They went on to finish in 11th place in both of those campaigns.
And while their may be a degree of reassurance in returning to St James' Park, where they are unbeaten so far this season, to take on Aston Villa, vulnerability has also been a recurrent theme on home turf prior to Jaissle's arrival.
Newcastle have gone 12 consecutive Premier League games without a home clean sheet, their longest such sequence in 27 years.
The positive for home supporters is that this weekend's visitors are suffering from their own surfeit of defensive lapses.
Villa have conceded 11 goals in six Premier League games this season, their most at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1986-87, when they eventually finished bottom.
Unai Emery's side, though, have improved in recent weeks, with the 6-0 win over Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday extending their unbeaten run to four matches.
They also won for the first time away from home in the Premier League this season during their most recent outing at Tottenham, when midfielder John Manzambi scored his first goal for the club since joining from Freiburg in a club record £51.2m in the summer.
Manzambi also scored in Europe in midweek and there would be no small sense of irony should he add to that tally on Tyneside on Saturday. Newcastle reportedly agreed a fee for the 21-year-old Switzerland international before he opted to join Villa as Morgan Rogers' replacement in July.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle manager Matthias Jaissle says Sean Steur "needs time" to develop in the Premier League following his move from Ajax in the summer.
The 18-year-old impressed in the Magpies' 2-1 win against Hull City before the international break, but was left out of Monday's defeat by Coventry.
"He's knocking on the door due to his quality, he's shown that in training sessions" Jaissle said. "This is a player who I believe where he will give us so much joy and fun in the future at this club.
"But he needs time. He's had ups and downs already this season. He should continue developing."
Fellow summer signing Nico Gonzalez took Steur's place in the starting XI on Monday, but Jaissle insists the duo can play together in midfield.
"From the player profile, they are quite similar," he added. "Also due to their qualities and how they interpret the position, but there is also a potential to see both."
Winger Jacob Murphy's current deal at Newcastle United runs until next summer and the 31-year-old is close to agreeing a one-year extension. (Mail - subscription required), external
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Josh Lobley
BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa at St James' Park (kick-off 17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Bazoumana Toure is doing "much better" after coming off in Monday's defeat at Coventry and Jaissle hopes he can be available.
On managing the minutes of returning players Joelinton and Dan Burn: "We missed them so much. Joelinton is now longer in training compared to Dan and these are the next steps for both of them to give them more game time. He added that it is probably "too soon" for Burn to secure a place in the starting XI but it is "different" for Joelinton.
He provided an update on Antony Elanga's recovery from injury: "Now, it's the process is to bring back him back slowly but surely, in a smart way, and not too much in a hurry. Hopefully, next week, he is about to train again with the group, at least partially and we then integrate him again step by step."
Jaissle was similarly cautious about Tino Livramento: "We know about his injury situation and history, but we're optimistic in the next few weeks we can bring him back step by step." Jacob Ramsey is further ahead in his recovery and the hope is he can "partially" join in with training next week.
On bouncing back from the 4-1 defeat at Coventry: "It's never easy after conceding four goals to talk about the structure and what causes us the problems. Against Coventry, we made too many individual mistakes, you cannot talk about formation or technical approach. Even though we're a young squad, we need to learn fast."
On Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who is searching for his first goal in English football: "Young lads coming to the Premier League for the first time need that adaptation time. I got advice that I should be patient at least half a year with them. Of course, you don't have the time in the Premier League so the development and adjustment needs to be as fast as possible. He's creating the chances and I think it's just a goal missing to give him the confidence back. He's an amazing player and he has so much potential."
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A new version of Blaydon Races has been recorded for matchdays at St James' Park.
BBC Radio Newcastle's Nick Roberts spoke to Aaron Duff, the frontman of Hector Gannet, who have reproduced the song.
Listen above to hear from Duff and Newcastle fans or on BBC Sounds here
Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Newcastle United attacker Bazoumana Toure, despite the 20-year-old only having moved to St James' Park this summer. (CaughtOffside), external
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Dale Johnson
Football issues correspondent
Imagine a world where Manchester City had not used "sham contracts" to build a team capable of winning three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three EFL Cups.
If City were the winners, then there had to be losers - and not just those teams who finished runners-up or lost cup finals.
The potential impact runs much deeper and includes missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.
Thirty-five other teams played in the English top flight between 2009 and 2018.
And every one could in some way claim to have been left financially out of pocket.
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We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Coventry City and Newcastle United.
Here are some of your comments:
Coventry fans
Stephen: Clinical in front of goal, took our chances and just fantastic to get that first win in front of our own fans. Rudoni and Thomas were awesome.
Dean: Well done, Coventry, I didn't see that win coming. They looked dangerous in attack. If they play like that they could have a strong chance of staying up.
Angela: Brilliant result! I was beginning to lose my sons to gaming but this game had them glued to the screen. What a fantastic match!
David: Well done, the Sky Blues. A lot of doubters still out there. The lads are learning and improving.
Newcastle fans
Barry: We were so indecisive and devoid of ideas. There is more than enough talent in this team and we should be beating teams like Coventry. There are so many negatives from this game and to ship eight goals in our past two away matches is simply not acceptable. I could go on and on with how bad that performance was, but I'm sure that will be covered by other equally frustrated fans.
Dave: That was the worst display I have seen from Newcastle - couldn't put a pass in and couldn't hit a barn door with our shooting.
Mike: Terrible performance from Newcastle lacking in energy, creativity, discipline and confidence to shoot. The defence was a shambles and, although they dominated possession, they never threatened.
Phil: Soft and weak both in defence and attack. Had the chances and didn't take them. In this league you'll be punished, regardless of the opposition.
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson on BBC Radio Newcastle: "We spoke about what we are. There's going to be ups, there's going to be downs, it's going to be one of those seasons.
"We were well beaten at Leeds, deserved to be well beat at Leeds. Leeds were by far the better side.
"I don't think the 4-1 scoreline tonight is probably a true reflection of how the game has gone tonight but that just shows where we are.
"We had the opportunity. Fourth was there to be grabbed. I said beforehand it's still early doors but it would have made nice reading seeing a Champions League spot, unfortunately it wasn't to be and there's still an awful lot of hard work to be done."
Listen to the full post-match chat above or on BBC Sounds
Emily Salley
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter five years under Eddie Howe, eight points in Newcastle's opening five Premier League games was not a bad start for Matthias Jaissle.
But the signs were there from the start that the Magpies lacked a solid defensive base and those weaknesses were put on show by a ruthless Coventry side.
After Lukas Hornicek's early mistake to give away the penalty, Newcastle were left to chase the game and left acres of space for Coventry to counter-attack into.
Sidiki Cherif was afforded too much time on the ball before he netted the hosts' second, while Joelinton sloppily lost possession as he launched into a tackle before Ellis Simms found the target.
It did not help that Newcastle wasted the numerous chances they had in front of goal.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo had a golden opportunity to tap in an equaliser in the first half from close range, but dummied Jacob Murphy's pass and there was no-one arriving behind to convert.
And the Belgian was not clinical or fast enough to find a way past Thomas later on.
Jaissle will need to come up with a quick solution to solve the issues at both ends of the pitch before his team host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday (17:30 BST).
Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle told BBC Sport: "That's hard. That's punishment in this league. We controlled many phases but it's not enough.
"In the boxes the games are decided. In both boxes we were not clean.
"It's something we need to learn fast.
"The momentum was there. We have a young squad but that shouldn't be an excuse. It was a tough game in general.
"The injured players are hopefully getting more game minutes. Today if you see the whole picture it was not the worst game. I apologise to fans because they deserved a different result."
On Bazoumana Toure's injury: "Let's see. It's too early to say anything. Hopefully it's nothing serious."
Listen to Jaissle with BBC Radio Newcastle here
Did you know?
Newcastle United have conceded four or more goals in back-to-back Premier League away games for the first time since December 2012 (4-3 loss to Manchester United, 7-3 loss to Arsenal).
Newcastle United have conceded the joint-most penalty goals in the Premier League since the start of last season (seven, level with Burnley) while overall, only Tottenham (127) have shipped more spot-kick goals in the competition than the Magpies (117).
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Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.
Have your say on Coventry's performance
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Noel Sliney
BBC Sport senior journalist
Coventry celebrated their first Premier League goal and points for more than 25 years by beating Nottingham Forest before the international break.
Monday night's visitors Newcastle have won all seven league and cup meetings this century between the two, albeit the clubs haven't faced each other since February 2010.
A pivotal October for Coventry?
The caveat to Coventry's run of four straight league defeats from the start of the season was that it included away games against last season's top two sides. In a more favourable-looking run this month, they have three home fixtures out of four and will face the two teams who sat below them going into the latest round of matches.
Having felled Forest, Coventry are attempting to become the first English side in 127 years to earn consecutive top-flight wins immediately after losing their opening four games without scoring. Derby County are the only club to do so, in 1899, and they rallied to finish sixth.
A far more modern precedent to give Coventry some belief is that three promoted sides have started as badly as them in the Premier League and still avoided relegation.
Head coach Frank Lampard hopes his team can take inspiration from the memory of their most recent Monday night home game, an outstanding 3-1 win over Middlesbrough in February. Coventry were second to Boro going into that fixture after losing a 10-point lead, but victory put them back on top and they pulled away to clinch the Championship title.
"I watch parts of that game back regularly because it was our outstanding game last year considering what was on it," said Lampard. "And now we have to do 38 (sic) versions of that kind of feeling to get things nailed on."
Positive start for Jaissle
Newcastle are playing promoted opponents for the second match in a row, having held off a late fightback to end Hull City's unbeaten start to the season. That result, coupled with a high-tempo first-half display, made partial amends for the dismal 4-1 defeat at Leeds United five days earlier.
Newcastle's defensive vulnerability is clear; they faced a league-high 97 shots across their opening five games.
Nonetheless, a tally of eight points from five games is a solid start under Matthias Jaissle – especially in the wake of a tumultuous summer during which they sold their three highest-profile players.
Despite injuries hindering Newcastle's youthful rebuild, a win on Monday would give Jaissle the joint-second best start by a Magpies manager after six Premier League games.
Newcastle are an exciting watch with the way they set about games and have so much pace in their team, but I don't think they have much control of matches.
This feels like a great opportunity for Coventry to follow up their first win of the season with another positive result.
Beating Nottingham Forest last time out was such a massive result for the Sky Blues - but can they back it up with another victory?
I am not sure they will. A draw feels like the obvious result to me.
Sutton's prediction: 1-1
Newcastle, Arsenal and Aston Villa are chasing Norway forward Antonio Nusa, who is valued at £60m by RB Leipzig. (Ekrem Konur, external)
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Juventus have doubts over 24-year-old Germany striker Nick Woltemade, who is on loan at the club from Newcastle United, and are looking at alternatives, including 25-year-old Monaco and United States forward Folarin Balogun. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Meanwhile, Newcastle and Everton are both keen on Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara. The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder spent two years with Norwich City before moving to Turkey. (Webaslan), external
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Chris Collinson
BBC Sport statistician
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think.
If we look at the Premier League after five games last season and where teams ultimately ended up, the final table was already starting to take shape as 13 of the 20 sides finished within four places of where they sat even at this early stage (65%).
Eventual champions Arsenal were second, Sunderland were already seventh - where they finished eight months later - and two of the three sides that were relegated were already in the bottom three.
The eventual champions have been in the top two at this point in the past four campaigns, suggesting - potential punishments aside - it will be Manchester City or Arsenal that lifts the trophy.
The top end of the table overall has sometimes settled surprisingly quickly in recent years. The top eight after five games in 2024-25 finished as the top eight at the end of that season (although not in the same order), while the top six in 2019-20 and top seven in 2016-17 were also in place at this early stage.
While being top after five games has not meant much in recent seasons, being bottom certainly has.
Tottenham could well be in trouble once again as the side bottom of the Premier League after five games has been relegated in six of the past seven seasons.
Being bottom this early did not used to be such a bad omen. Between 2013-14 and 2018-19, only one of the six sides that were propping up the table after five games ended up going down - Newcastle in 2015-16 - while Crystal Palace finished as high as 11th in 2017-18.
Looking at the relegation battle more broadly, at least one of the teams in the bottom three at this stage has been relegated in the past eight seasons - so one of Tottenham, Fulham and Coventry City are very likely to be heading to the Championship in May.
The pool of contestants for this season's relegation battle may already be decided too because the three sides that ultimately went down in the past three seasons were all in the bottom six after five games, which would add Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace to the mix.
The last sides to be outside the bottom six at this point but relegated were Leeds United and Southampton in 2022-23, who were both in the top half (seventh and ninth). With their teams currently in eighth and 11th place, Hull City and Ipswich Town fans will hope that is still the case at the end of this campaign.
While the season may well have barely begun, the Premier League table is already starting to take shape.
