Aston Villa visits St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to strengthen their spot as serious contenders for the Premier League title.
Unai Emery’s team has re-entered the title conversation despite a slight dip in their recent form. The team arrives in Tyneside after securing a place in the Europa League round of 16. However, they have a tough history at this ground, having not won a league match here since 2005. A victory today is crucial to stay in the race with the league leaders.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery is working with a squad missing key midfield players. John McGinn is out due to a knee injury, joining Boubacar Kamara on the long-term injury list. Emery needs to find a solution for his midfield. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is also facing a late fitness test after missing the recent trip to Turkey.
Marco Bizot is set to step in if Martínez is unable to play. In defense, Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa will lead a backline that has shown strength away from home. Amadou Onana is likely to return to the starting lineup for added defensive support. Jadon Sancho is in the mix after scoring in Europe, while Ollie Watkins will be the main striker.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen; Tielemans, Onana; Sancho, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match takes place at St James’ Park on Sunday, 25 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
In the UK, the match will be aired live on TNT Sports, starting coverage at 13:00 GMT on both TV and the discovery+ app.
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