Following the international break, Newcastle and Aston Villa clash at St James' Park in Gameweek 7. Newcastle are desperate to rebuild their defense under manager Jaissle after conceding heavily in recent away fixtures.

On the other hand, Unai Emery's Aston Villa have been inconsistent in the league but come into this match full of confidence after a 6-goal thrashing of Fenerbahce in midweek action. With Villa facing an injury crisis at left-back, how the home side exploits this weakness will be a decisive factor in this intriguing matchup.

Jaissle's Newcastle aim for aggressive pressing and rapid wide attacks. Deploying pacey forwards like Wissa and Osula, they will look to exploit gaps in Villa's defense. Conversely, Unai Emery's Villa, dealing with a left-back injury crisis (with uncertainties around Maatsen and Ruggeri), will rely on Pau Torres for stable build-up play while targeting sharp counters through Garnacho and Jackson. The midfield battle between Newcastle's Joelinton and Willock against Villa's McGinn and Kamara will dictate the tempo of the match.

While Newcastle are strong at home, their recent defensive collapses are a major concern. Villa's attack is firing on all cylinders, but they have injury issues at the back. We expect an open game with plenty of chances for both sides, resulting in a high-scoring draw.