Aston Villa takes on Newcastle United in an exciting FA Cup fourth-round match this weekend.
Both teams, who have been challenging the traditional top clubs recently, meet at Villa Park, eager to win a trophy this season.
It has been nearly 30 years since Aston Villa last lifted a major trophy, but the recent progress under Unai Emery has sparked hope for change this year.
Villa currently sits third in the Premier League and has reached the last 16 of the Europa League. After an early exit from the League Cup, the fans expect a strong performance in the FA Cup.
Newcastle, their opponents, ended their trophy drought with success in the League Cup last season. Coach Eddie Howe is keen to make a deep run in this tournament, but the team must improve their away performance to advance.
Aston Villa team news
Aston Villa is facing challenges with their midfield, as John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara (both with knee injuries), and Youri Tielemans are out. Amadou Onana will play a crucial role in midfield, possibly alongside Douglas Luiz, who joined on loan from Juventus in January. Ross Barkley is also an option.
Andres Garcia and Matty Cash are unavailable, so Lamare Bogarde is set to take over at right-back. Upfront, Tammy Abraham and Leon Bailey are pushing for playing time after joining the team, with Bailey returning from a loan at AS Roma.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Bizot; Bogarde, Lindelof, Torres, Digne; Onana, Luiz; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Abraham.
What time is kick-off?
The match between Aston Villa and Newcastle will start at 17:45 GMT on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle
The game will be shown on BBC 1 and TNT Sports 3 in the UK.
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