Aston Villa host Newcastle United later tonight, and the home side will want to get back to winning ways after losing three on the trot in the Premier League.
The Villans have had a tough run of fixtures, playing Manchester City and Liverpool in the last three games, and also had a difficult away trip to Wolves.
Dean Smith’s side face a resurgent Newcastle United side that have won 3 of their last 5 Premier League fixtures, with one of those wins coming against Manchester United.
The last time these two sides met in the Premier League at Villa Park, the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Aston Villa Team News
Goalkeeper Jed Steer and striker Keinan Davis are out for Monday night’s game. Centre-back Bjorn Engels faces a late fitness test, while Tom Heaton, Jack Grealish and Matt Targett should feature in the game against Newcastle.
Grealish and Heaton missed Villa’s defeat to Wolves last time around, while Targett was brought off due to a concussion.
Let’s take a look at the possible Aston Villa starting lineup against Newcastle United.
Predicted Aston Villa Lineup vs Newcastle United
Goalkeeper
Heaton missed the game against Wolves, but should return to the Aston Villa lineup for the game against Newcastle United.
Defence
Tyrone Mings featured in England’s 4-0 win against Kosovo, and should start the game, while there are some doubts about his centre-back partner, Bjorn Engels.
If Engels is not fit, Ezri Konsa should start at the back for Villa. Matt Targett has looked good this season and he should be fit enough to start at left-back, while Frédéric Guilbert should feature at right-back.
Midfield
Defensive midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been good for Villa at the base of midfield in the 8 Premier League games that he has played. He should start with Douglas Luiz and John McGinn starting alongside him in the middle.
McGinn was in good form for Scotland, scoring thrice in the two games his country played.
Attack
Jack Grealish is set to return to the Aston Villa starting lineup, having missed the last two league games. He should start from the left, with one of Trezeguet or Anwar El Ghazi starting from the right.
Trezeguet has scored in the last two games which could get him the nod ahead of El Ghazi. Wesley should start up front for Villa against Newcastle United.
