Newcastle arrive in Birmingham riding a wave of momentum, having won six consecutive matches in all competitions, including a dominant 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Magpies have surged to third place in the league and are still mathematically in contention for the title, though they would need a miracle to overtake Liverpool. Realistically the Magpies are looking to finish in a Champions League place, and they are still without Eddie Howe, who is recovering from pneumonia.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are coming off an emotional Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain, where they fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night but lost 5-4 on aggregate. Despite the heartbreak, Villa have been in excellent domestic form, winning four straight Premier League matches and sitting seventh in the table, just one point behind Manchester City in the final Champions League spot.
Newcastle have dominated recent meetings, winning each of their last three Premier League encounters against Aston Villa, scoring at least three goals in each match. However, Villa boast an unbeaten home record in 2025, making this a tough challenge for the visitors.
Key Players to Watch
Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – The Swedish striker has been in brilliant form, scoring his 25th goal of the season against Crystal Palace.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – Expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested in midweek, Watkins is Villa’s top scorer this season.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) – Barnes has been on fire, scoring four goals in his last three matches, keeping Anthony Gordon on the bench.
John McGinn (Aston Villa) – The Villa captain was outstanding against PSG and will be crucial in midfield.
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Aston Villa, meanwhile, are coming off an emotional Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain, where they fought back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on the night but lost 5-4 on aggregate. Despite the heartbreak, Villa have been in excellent domestic form, winning four straight Premier League matches and sitting seventh in the table, just one point behind Manchester City in the final Champions League spot.
Newcastle have dominated recent meetings, winning each of their last three Premier League encounters against Aston Villa, scoring at least three goals in each match. However, Villa boast an unbeaten home record in 2025, making this a tough challenge for the visitors.
Key Players to Watch
Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – The Swedish striker has been in brilliant form, scoring his 25th goal of the season against Crystal Palace.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – Expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested in midweek, Watkins is Villa’s top scorer this season.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) – Barnes has been on fire, scoring four goals in his last three matches, keeping Anthony Gordon on the bench.
John McGinn (Aston Villa) – The Villa captain was outstanding against PSG and will be crucial in midfield.
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