A pair of teams with aspirations of qualifying for next season's Champions League meet on Saturday as Aston Villa host Newcastle.
Villa are coming off a quarter-final exit from the current UCL, in which they performed creditably and nearly overturned a big PSG advantage. The club now turn their attention back to the Premier League, where they've won four straight matches and are in seventh place with six games remaining.
As for Newcastle, they've won six consecutive games in all competitions and have jumped into third place in the league thanks to their red-hot form. The Magpies are coming off a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace.
Here's what you need to know about Aston Villa and Newcastle ahead of their match.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 174
- Aston Villa wins: 59
- Draws: 39
- Newcastle wins: 76
Newcastle United hold the advantage in all-time meetings against Aston Villa, winning 76 of 174 matches.
The Magpies have won five of their last six league matches with Villa.
Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Team news
(Sources: Injuries, suspensions)
Aston Villa
- Injured: None
- Suspended: None
Newcastle
- Injured: Lascelles, Hall, Botman, Willock
- Suspended: Joelinton
Aston Villa vs Newcastle: What the managers are saying
Unai Emery, Aston Villa
(via Aston Villa)
“They are now in their best moment. They are performing very well, they are winning matches, they are feeling confident, they are feeling so strong.
“They have five points more than us. It means a lot, how we are, how they are, how important is the match tomorrow.
“Still 18 points to play (for) in (the) Premier League, and they have five points in advantage.”
Jason Tindall, Newcastle
(via Newcastle)
"When you're in good form and winning games it becomes difficult to change your team unless you feel players aren't performing and I don't think anyone can say that because the players are collectively and individually delivering excellent performances.
"In some senses the team does pick itself, but we've got a fantastic squad and everyone's played their part this season. Everybody is going to need to play their part in the remaining six games."
Aston Villa vs Newcastle: Prediction
Newcastle are the most in-form side in the Premier League, and they come up against a Villa side fresh off an emotional Champions League exit. The Magpies have a good chance to extend their winning streak.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle
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