Premier League Team News: Howe and Emery Reveal Lineups for Newcastle vs Villa Clash
Football fans are eagerly anticipating this afternoon's Premier League encounter as Newcastle United host Aston Villa at St. James' Park. Both managers, Eddie Howe and Unai Emery, have now officially named their starting lineups and substitutes for this highly anticipated match.
Villa Aim to Break St. James' Park Hoodoo
Aston Villa travel to the northeast with ambitious plans to end a remarkable 17-match run without a victory away at Newcastle United. The Magpies have dominated their recent home fixtures against Villa, winning the last four encounters by an impressive aggregate scoreline of 13-1.
Unai Emery will be desperate to break this St. James' Park hoodoo, but faces a significant challenge. Newcastle enter the match in strong form, having won three of their last four Premier League matches. Their confidence will be further boosted by a commanding 3-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
Team Selection Highlights and Controversies
In goal for Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez returns to the starting lineup despite Marco Bizot's outstanding performance in Villa's 1-0 Europa League victory at Fenerbahce. Emery has opted to restore Martinez as his first-choice goalkeeper for this crucial Premier League fixture.
A notable inclusion in Villa's matchday squad is Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott, who features for the first time since November. The England Under-21 international has made only five appearances this season, and Villa can utilize him four more times before a £35 million obligation-to-buy clause becomes active.
For Newcastle, former Villa academy product Jacob Ramsey finds himself on the bench today. The 24-year-old midfielder completed his transfer to Newcastle just before the two clubs played out a 0-0 draw at Villa Park back in August.
Confirmed Starting Lineups and Substitutes
Here are the complete team selections for both sides in today's Premier League clash:
Newcastle United Starting XI:
- Nick Pope (Goalkeeper)
- Kieran Trippier
- Malick Thiaw
- Sven Botman
- Lewis Hall
- Lewis Miley
- Sandro Tonali
- Joelinton
- Harvey Barnes
- Anthony Gordon
- Yoane Wissa
Newcastle United Substitutes:
- Aaron Ramsdale (Goalkeeper)
- Roy Shahar
- Dan Burn
- Alex Murphy
- Jacob Ramsey
- Joe Willock
- Mason Osula
- Sem Woltemade
- Anthony Elanga
Aston Villa Starting XI:
- Emiliano Martinez (Goalkeeper)
- Matty Cash
- Ezri Konsa
- Pau Torres
- Ian Maatsen
- Amadou Onana
- Youri Tielemans
- Jadon Sancho
- Emiliano Buendia
- Morgan Rogers
- Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa Substitutes:
- Marco Bizot (Goalkeeper)
- Victor Lindelof
- Lucas Digne
- Tyrone Mings
- Harvey Elliott
- Omari Hemmings
- Leon Bailey
- Lamare Bogarde
- Johan Guessand
This Premier League fixture promises to deliver compelling football action as both teams field strong lineups in their pursuit of valuable points. Newcastle will look to maintain their impressive home record against Villa, while the visitors aim to rewrite history with a long-awaited victory at St. James' Park.
