Dubravka collected another clean sheet at the weekend and whilst not terribly busy, he did have to stay alert and made some smart saves to prevent Fulham from scoring. Another shutout would be very welcome at Villa Park.placeholder image
Dubravka collected another clean sheet at the weekend and whilst not terribly busy, he did have to stay alert and made some smart saves to prevent Fulham from scoring. Another shutout would be very welcome at Villa Park. | Getty Images

Eddie Howe’s predicted Newcastle United XI to face Aston Villa as major defensive change possible: gallery

Joe Buck
By Joe Buck

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Published 30th Jan 2024, 08:00 GMT
Updated 30th Jan 2024, 08:04 GMT

Aston Villa v Newcastle United: Eddie Howe has a couple of big decisions to make ahead of their trip to Villa Park.

After a weekend of FA Cup action, Newcastle United head to Villa Park to face Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the Premier League (8:15pm kick-off). The Magpies defeated Villa comprehensively at St James’ Park back in August, dispatching their opponents 5-1 courtesy of goals from Alexander Isak, Callum Wilson, Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes.

This time around, however, Eddie Howe has far from a full complement of players to pick from and has to deal with fresh concerns surrounding Jamaal Lascelles and Miguel Almiron. Here, we take a look at the starting side Howe could name for his side’s trip to Villa Park:

Murphy started for the first time since October on Saturday after recovering from a shoulder injury. Miguel Almiron missed the game through illness and may not be risked from the off.

9. RW: Jacob Murphy

Murphy started for the first time since October on Saturday after recovering from a shoulder injury. Miguel Almiron missed the game through illness and may not be risked from the off. | AFP via Getty Images

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Isak has been in blistering form in recent times and will be keen to extend his lead as Newcastle’s top scorer this season. He netted a brace against the Villains in the reverse fixture back in August.

10. ST: Alexander Isak

Isak has been in blistering form in recent times and will be keen to extend his lead as Newcastle’s top scorer this season. He netted a brace against the Villains in the reverse fixture back in August. | AFP via Getty Images

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Villa may dominate proceedings on Tuesday night, meaning Gordon could be very effective on the break.

11. LW: Anthony Gordon

Villa may dominate proceedings on Tuesday night, meaning Gordon could be very effective on the break. | AFP via Getty Images

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