BBC · Jan 22, 2021
Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith was sent off during the defeat at Manchester City on WednesdayTEAM NEWS
Aston Villa's John McGinn serves a one-match ban after accumulating five bookings but Matt Targett should feature after being substituted as a precaution at Manchester City.
Newcastle United have no new fitness concerns and welcome back Ryan Fraser from suspension.
Allan Saint-Maximin and Federico Fernandez are still sidelined.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Aston Villa's solitary victory in the past 14 league meetings came at home last season.
Villa can win successive Premier League home matches against Newcastle for only the second time.