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A look at everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Newcastle United welcome Aston Villa to Tyneside later today looking to improve their disastrous Boxing Day record.
No team in Premier League history has lost more games (16) on December 26 than the Magpies - with Nottingham Forest stunning Eddie Howe and Co last year. Newcastle can, however, take solace in a solid recent run against the visitors.
The Magpies did the league double over Villa in 2023-24 despite Unai Emery’s men qualifying for the Champions League as the division’s surprise package. Another win this afternoon would propel Newcastle above Villa into the European spots - here is everything you need to know ahead of the clash.
When is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
The game will kick off today (Thursday, December 26) at 3pm GMT. St James’ Park, the home of Newcastle since 1892, is the venue.
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What TV channel is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
For UK viewers, the game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video as part of their Boxing Day coverage. BBC Radio Newcastle will have coverage on the airwaves. Alternatively, our reporter, Jordan Cronin, will be in attendance with full analysis on social media.
Team news
Newcastle have Nick Pope (knee), Callum Wilson (hamstring), Jamaal Lascelles (knee) and Emil Krafth (collar bone) ruled out. Howe admitted, however, that Sven Botman (knee) may have an outside chance of making the bench - a potentially huge boost. As for Aston Villa, Jacob Ramsey (thigh) is their sole injury concern despite being in the midst of a gruelling European campaign.
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