Newcastle tackle Aston Villa in a vastly thrilling Boxing Day sparring match at St James’ Park.
The 2 groups have upset the established order to safe Champions League qualification over the past two seasons and every are concentrating on the highest 4 once more.
Eddie Howe’s facet are in superb kind after reeling off successive 4-0 wins within the Premier League, alongside progress to the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Alexander Isak hit a hat-trick at Ipswich final trip and solely Erling Haaland (26) and Cole Palmer (25) have scored extra Premier League targets in 2024 than the Swede (23).
Simply 5 factors separate Newcastle from the highest 4 and a win will transfer them above sixth-placed Aston Villa within the desk. Villa are once more proper within the combine for Champions League soccer and arrive within the North East buoyed by beating Manchester Metropolis final weekend.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa – Predicted lineup and staff newsNewcastle staff information
Joelinton is offered after suspension however the Brazilian stays a doubt as a consequence of a facial harm. The midfielder required stitches for the problem sustained in opposition to Brentford earlier this month and will once more miss out.
Nick Pope and Callum Wilson stay out, whereas none of Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth or Sven Botman are able to return. The latter is edging nearer, nevertheless, after that includes for the u-21 facet as he recovers from 9 months out with an ACL harm.
Joe Willock is predicted to be match regardless of choosing up a knock final weekend.
Newcastle predicted lineup
Newcastle predicted XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
When is Newcastle vs Aston Villa?
Newcastle host Aston Villa within the Premier League on Thursday twenty sixth December 2024. Kick-off at St James’ Park is 15:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Aston Villa?
The fixture will probably be accessible to look at on Amazon Prime Video.
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