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4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
26.1
Average Age
28.9
183.5
Average Height (cm)
181.3
(1)
0.9
Shots pg
1
(0.9)
(47%)
47%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(51%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.5)
(1.4)
1.3
Tackles pg
1.5
(2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvain Marveaux | Out | 6.28 | |
| Nile Ranger | Out | N/A | |
| Sammy Ameobi | Out | 5.91 | |
| Steven Taylor | Out | 6.68 | |
| Yohan Cabaye | Out | 7.06 | |
| Cheik Tioté | Out | 6.63 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Herd | Out | 6.47 | |
| Eric Lichaj | Doubtful | 6.42 | |
| Gabriel Agbonlahor | Doubtful | 6.57 | |
| Marc Albrighton | Doubtful | 6.51 | |
| James Collins | Doubtful | 6.53 |
Team News
- Newcastle should have both Demba Ba and new signing Papiss Demba Cisse available after Senegal's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. While the top scorer is likely to go straight back into the side, Cisse may have to wait for his chance from the bench.
- Yohan Cabaye is suspended, meaning Ryan Taylor could line-up in midfield alongside Danny Guthrie again, with Cheik Tiote still at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- After scoring from the bench last time out, Gabriel Obertan could return in place of Hatem Ben Arfa who was substituted at half time against Blackburn.
- Despite failing to win at home for the sixth game running against QPR last time out, Alex McLeish will have been encouraged by a comeback from 2-0 down to draw the game, dominating the match in the process.
- Charles N'Zogbia had something to cheer for the first time since his summer move after netting an excellent equaliser and he will keep his place in the side, with Marc Albrighton still out.
- Gabby Agbonlahor remains a doubt with a hamstring problem, while James Collins is also set to miss out once again with a calf injury, so Carlos Cuellar should keep his place in a potentially unchanged line-up.
Prediction
- The reverse fixture at Villa Park between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, with a second half Leon Best header cancelling out Gabby Agbonlahor's early strike.
- Villa haven't scored at St. James' Park on their last 3 trips north and fell to a humiliating 6-0 defeat in this fixture last season. Andy Carroll was the hat-trick hero that day and Newcastle will hope that the returning Demba Ba can repeat his heroics come Sunday.
- The last time the visitors won in Newcastle was a truly memorable and quite remarkable day. The 3-0 win for villa was overshadowed by 3 red cards for the hosts, two of which went to teammates Lee Bowyer and Kieran Dyer who had a fight with one another on the pitch.
- PREDICTION: Aston Villa win 2-1
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Match Forecast
| Aston Villa will steal the ball from the opposition often | |
| Aston Villa will score from a wingplay situation |
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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See all 2 commentsGame deserved a draw
Perch has done very well lately coming in and tidying up.... Guth did well again and jonas mom for me with Tim a close 2nd and what can we say about the two goal scores