The Magpies begin 2023/24 in front of their own supporters with Villa their opponents at St. James' Park (kick-off 5:30pm), and full back Livramento - who completed his move from Southampton on Tuesday - will hope to make his first appearance in black and white this weekend.

The 20-year-old joined in the midweek preparations for the campaign curtain-raiser and competition for places in the United squad is rife ahead of the game, with fellow new recruits Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes also pushing for what would be their competitive Newcastle debuts too.

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