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VIDEO: Pardew rues missed chances

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his team was "a little bit unfortunate" not to beat Aston Villa, in what he described as a "satisfactory performance".

Shakhtar stadium suffers bomb damage

Shakhtar Donetsk's Donbass Arena is hit by two explosions as unrest between national forces and pro-Russian separatists continues.

VIDEO: Fantastic start for Villa - Lambert

Aston Villa Manager Paul Lambert praises his side for their "fantastic start" following their 0-0 draw with Newcastle.

Mackay must get chance at redemption

Kick It Out trustee Garth Crooks says Malky Mackay deserves a chance at redemption, despite sending offensive texts.

Latest: Irish Premiership

Score updates from Saturday's six games including leaders Ballymena at Dungannon and champions Cliftonville hosting Glenavon.

Ipswich Town 0-1 Norwich City

Norwich City survive a late Ipswich Town onslaught to win the first East Anglian derby for more than three years.

Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle United

Aston Villa and Newcastle United emerge with a point each after an entertaining but goalless draw at Villa Park

Malky Mackay texts: Former Cardiff manager faces fresh allegations hours after apology

Malky Mackay faces fresh allegations in the text message scandal, just hours after issuing a grovelling apology.

Aston Villa v Newcastle United  live

All the Premier League action from Villa Park Send your thoughts to [email protected] All the weekend team news with our match previews 12.54pm BST 8 min: Newcastle pump a free kick into the Villa box from a deep position down the right. Some head tennis. A goal kick. How do you think it…