There was a powerful moment during Aston Villa’s goalless draw with Newcastle United where both sets of fans came together to show solidarity over their opposition to the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.

Unai Emery and Villa have been hamstring by the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR), and have enjoyed a quiet window so far after their hectic winter. Things surely would’ve played out differently had they usurped Newcastle in the table on the final day.

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.

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BBC Sport explores some of the major talking points surrounding the opening day fixture between Unai Emery's Aston Villa and Eddie Howe's Newcastle United, with both clubs experiencing a turbulent pre-season.

Newcastle couldn't find a winner as Villa ended the game with 10 players and will be much happier with the point.

The clubs had agreed an upfront fee of £39million ($52.8m) along with a further £5m in harder to achieve add-ons for the central midfielder.

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have left Villa after their loan spells and there are doubts over Morgan Rogers’ fitness following a knock in pre-season. That could mean a completely fresh attack for the Premier League opening fixture against Newcastle on Saturday behind Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa and Newcastle have faced each other 175 times, with Newcastle having the advantage: 76 wins, against 60 victories for Aston Villa. In the English League, 162 games have been played between the two teams, with Aston Villa winning 54, 37 draws, and 71 victories for Newcastle.

Sources: Newcastle could be prompted to make a move for an Aston Villa forward if the Villans secure a Premier League transfer