Aston Villa predicted XI, team and injury news v Newcastle as £26m set to return

Aston Villa has struggled to score goals in recent weeks, with only one goal in their last three games. Despite this, Unai Emery’s team has managed to keep three clean sheets during this time, including a 0-0 draw against Chelsea in the FA Cup. As they return to Premier League football this week, many Villa players will be looking to regain their form. Similarly, Eddie Howe’s side is growing frustrated with their recent performances. In anticipation of the upcoming match against Newcastle United, we predict that Matty Cash will be dropped from the back four, with Ezri Konsa moving out wide and Diego Carlos returning to the side. Clement Lenglet will keep his place despite a shaky performance, and Alex Moreno will remain at left back. Boubacar Kamara and Douglas Luiz will continue in midfield, with John McGinn and Youri Tielemans on either flank. Upfront, Ollie Watkins is expected to maintain his place as the number nine, with Leon Bailey joining him after Moussa Diaby’s poor performance against Chelsea.