Aston Villa will be looking to strengthen their top four hopes as Unai Emery’s side host Newcastle United in a Premier League clash on January 30.
Villa go into this clash on the back of a 0-0 FA Cup fourth-round draw with Chelsea – and now face a home replay next month – with Newcastle progressing to the next round with a win at Fulham.
In Premier League matters, Villa can keep the pressure on their opponents with a win in this clash, with the Magpies mired in mid-table.
Team news
Emery will look to fine-tune his squad after the draw with Chelsea, with Diego Carlos set to come in to replace Clement Lenglet.
Jacob Ramsey is expected to return to the squad, but defensive duo Pau Torres and Lucas Digne are still sidelined.
Miguel Almiron is expected to return after missing the Fulham game through illness and Jamal Lascelles is also fit after a muscle injury.
Aston Villa (4-4-2): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Carlos, Konsa, Moreno — McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Bailey — Watkins, Diaby.
Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn — Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley — Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
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