Newcastle have won each of their last three home games against Aston Villa, scoring nine goals across the last two, with the Claret and Blue Army winless in 16 visits to Tyneside, dating back to 2005.
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After both enjoyed memorable victories on Saturday, who will have move festive cheer to celebrate with victory on Tyneside? Hosts Newcastle United come into this one following back-to-back 4-0 wins in the Premier League, scoring 4+ in successive top-flight victories for the first time since May. Eddie Howe's team hammered Leicester at St James' Park before, a week later, dismantling Ipswich at Portman Road, thanks to Alexander Isak's hat-trick in Suffolk.
This has seen the Magpies move back into the European positions, desperate to remain there, having just missed out on continental competition last time round. In-between those two emphatic wins, the Toon Army have also reached the EFL Cup semi-finals, Sandro Tonali's double downing Brentford last Wednesday, set to take on Arsenal over two legs in January and February for a place at Wembley. Before then, Newcastle need to continue collecting Premier League points, so will they win three consecutive league games for the first time since September 2023?
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Aston Villa though will make the 195 mile journey north brimming with confidence, following a statement victory over Manchester City on Saturday; goals from Jhon Durán and then Morgan Rogers downing the beleaguered champions. Unai Emery's team remain fifth, two points better off than their hosts, having won three successive league fixtures at Villa Park.
On the road however, the Claret and Blue Army have lost each of their last four league engagements, beaten at Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, thereby aiming to avoid five consecutive away league loses for the first time since May 2016, when they were ignominiously relegated. Well, Villa are substantially better now, but given that they have not won at St James' Park for nigh-on two decades, those making the pilgrimage from Birmingham to the North East on Boxing Day may be doing so more in hope than expectation.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 173.
- Newcastle United Wins: 75. Draws: 39. Aston Villa Wins: 59.
Newcastle United Team News
Joelinton can return, having served his one-match ban at the weekend. In goal, with Nick Pope sidelined, Martin Dúbravka will continue to deputise, chosen over Odysseas Vlachodimos. Meanwhile, Sven Botman has not been seen since rupturing his ACL in March, but has featured for the U21s in recent weeks, as he's eased back to full fitness. Callum Wilson though is set to be sidelined for three months due to a knee injury, having only appeared for 47 minutes all season. Fabian Schär and Sandro Tonali would miss Monday's meeting with Manchester United if cautioned.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton: Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Aston Villa
Alexander Isak has scored 15 goals in his 17 outings at St James' Park since last Boxing Day so, following a hat-trick in Suffolk on Saturday, will the Swede's scoring spree continue?
Aston Villa Team News
Amadou Onana started against Man City, doing so for the first time since 9 November due to injury, deployed alongside Boubacar Kamara, allowing compatriot Youri Tielemans to push further forward, putting in an outstanding, man of the match display. Elsewhere, Matty Cash returned to right-back, which saw Ezri Konsa rekindle his partnership with Pau Torres. In attack, Jhon Durán took his tally to 12 for the season on Saturday, scoring all six times he has started across all competitions, hence why the Colombian is set to lead the line, with Ollie Watkins left in reserve. A booking for either Cash or Morgan Rogers would see them sit out Monday's clash with Brighton.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn; Rogers, Durán.
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Morgan Rogers' performances continue to be widely-praised, scoring his fifth of the campaign at the weekend, one of which came during Villa's most-recent away league win at Fulham, so will he fire them to victory on Tyneside?
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Prediction
Given Newcastle's imperious home form, and Villa's underwhelming recent record on the road, we're forecasting that the Toon Army will make home advantage count: Newcastle United 2-1 Aston Villa.
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Premier League game on TV channel?
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
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How to watch Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Premier League game on live streaming?
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- UK: Amazon Prime Video
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What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle United vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Newcastle vs Aston Villa takes place on Thursday 26 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).