Newcastle and Aston Villa lock horns at St James' Park on Sunday in the Premier League as both sides continue their quest to secure European football for next season.
Eddie Howe’s team go into the weekend sitting in mid‑table but only a point off the top six, helped by solid recent form at St James’ Park and a goal difference that reflects a reasonably balanced campaign. Their home record against Villa has been particularly steady over a longer stretch, with Newcastle unbeaten in this fixture on Tyneside in the league for many years and having enjoyed some comfortable wins in that run.
Villa arrive better placed in the table, in the mix just behind the leading pair after another strong first half of the season under Unai Emery. They have combined a reliable points return with occasional dips, including a recent home defeat that checked an impressive sequence at Villa Park, but overall their position remains secure in the top four race. With a Europa League schedule also in play and a trip to Salzburg on the horizon, managing energy and keeping things measured on Tyneside will be as important as chasing an expansive performance.
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