Bannan starts for Villa
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan was handed his first Barclays Premier League start of the season against Newcastle at Villa Park.
The Scotland international replaced Emile Heskey, who suffered a hamstring injury during the 2-2 draw at Everton last weekend.
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