The Magpies have won five games in a row as they make the trip to Villa Park, but will do so without star man Allan Saint-Maximin after the Frenchman picked up a hamstring injury, one that ruled him out of the win over Brentford last weekend.
There is some good news for Eddie Howe though as Miguel Almiron is back in the squad faster than anticipated after his thigh injury.
Unai Emery, meanwhile, has a fair few injury concerns but will go into the game full of confidence having seen his time pick up 19 points from their last seven games.
Here, we take a look at all the absences from today’s game at Villa Park.
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1. Allan Saint-Maximin
Saint-Maximin has been in France recuperating from a hamstring injury and it’s hoped that may be back to make his return to the squad against Tottenham Hotspur next weekend. Speaking about the Frenchman, Howe said: “This has come as a surprise to him and for us, the number of just very minor injuries that he’s had to his hamstrings. He’s had them on both sides, so it’s not a concern for us, because I think he can get over them quite quickly.” Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Boubacar Kamara
Kamara could only manage 45 minutes against Chelsea a fortnight ago and missed the win over Forest last week. Kamara should be back in action soon for the Villains. Photo: Lewis Storey
3. Leon Bailey
Bailey suffered a hamstring injury during Villa’s win over Nottingham Forest last week. Emery couldn’t put a timescale on his recovery. Photo: Clive Rose
4. Emil Krafth
Krafth has been ruled-out of the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury during their Carabao Cup win against Tranmere Rovers back in August. Photo: Stu Forster