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Aston Villa receive major injury boost ahead of Newcastle United clash

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Aston Villa will be able to welcome back one of their key players who sat out their win over Manchester City at the weekend.

Aston Villa were 2-1 winners over Manchester City on Saturday with goals from Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers earning them all three points. Coming a week on from their defeat against Nottingham Forest, one that saw them concede twice late on to lose from a winning position, it was a good response from Emery’s side against the Citizens, particularly after losing one of their key players to injury.

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Diego Carlos did not feature at Villa Park on Saturday after picking up an injury in training prior to the game. The defender, who was heavily-linked with a move to Newcastle United before making the switch to Villa, will be available to play at St James’ Park on Boxing Day - as confirmed by his manager.

Speaking to Birmingham World about Carlos, Emery said: “He has a small pain for a kick he received in a training session.

“Yesterday we tried to train with him, but he couldn’t train. I think with more days resting, today and tomorrow, he will be available for the next match in Newcastle.”

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