Chelsea’s Pochettino hails Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as ‘one of best in world’
Aston Villa host Newcastle United in the Premier League this evening with the knowledge that victory could propel them up to second in the table and get the midlands club right into the mix of a title race.
Villa are currently fourth, five points behind league leaders Liverpool, but level on points with Manchester City and Arsenal who sit second and third respectively.
After a superb first half of the season, Unai Emery’s side are looking to regain momentum after stalling over the Christmas period and could get back to winning ways following two goalless draws in their last two outings – across all competitions.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have paid the price for an injury hit season and are down in 10th place. Eddie Howe’s men have lost four consecutive matches in the league but victories over Sunderland and Fulham in the FA Cup should give them confidence heading into tonight’s clash.
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle predicted teams
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Lenglet, Moreno; Bailey, Luiz, Kamara, McGinn; Diaby, Watkins.
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Miley, Longstaff, Guimaraes; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Mike Jones30 January 2024 18:25
Aston Villa vs Newcastle early team news
Jacob Ramsey is back in training after a hamstring injury, though may again miss out for Aston Villa. Jhon Duran, Emiliano Buendia, Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are among Unai Emery’s longer-term absentees.
Miguel Almiron, who is being linked with a move away from Newcastle, missed the FA Cup win at Fulham due to illness.
He may be back amongst things here, but Eddie Howe suggested that Kieran Trippier has a groin “grumble” that may need monitoring, to add to a still large list of injury worries.
Mike Jones30 January 2024 18:20
How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle
Aston Villa vs Newcastle is due to kick off at 8.15pm GMT on Tuesday 30 January at Villa Park.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage from 7.30pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Mike Jones30 January 2024 18:15
Aston Villa vs Newcastle
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action as Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park.
Unai Emery’s men head into the match sitting fourth in the table but could jump up to second if they win and Arsenal fail to beat Nottingham Forest in an earlier kick off.
Villa have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league games but will be hoping to get back to winning ways after a couple of goalless draws in their previous two outings.
They’re facing Newcastle at a good time. Eddie Howe’s men have lost four consecutive matches in the league and have slipped down to 10th in the table.
However, two solid victories over Sunderland and Fulham in the FA Cup could have come at the right time to inject some confidence in the squad and the Magpies will be hoping to finish off the season in strong form.
We’ll have all the team news, updates and match action throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8.15pm.
Mike Jones30 January 2024 16:45