Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-1-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Newcastle
Aston Villa
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Ryan Taylor | Out | 6.51 | |
Cheick Tioté | Doubtful | 6.85 | |
Sammy Ameobi | Doubtful | 6.36 | |
Shola Ameobi | Doubtful | 6.36 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Marc Albrighton | Out | 6.38 | |
Richard Dunne | Out | N/A | |
Gabriel Agbonlahor | Out | 6.76 | |
Stiliyan Petrov | Out | N/A | |
Gary Gardner | Out | 6.04 |
Team News
Newcastle
Aston Villa
- Cheik Tiote missed the game with Chelsea due to a calf injury and remains doubtful, along with the Ameobi brothers, to feature this weekend.
- If the Ivorian is fit he may replace new signing Vurnon Anita, who had a tough debut last time out, while Ryan Taylor could be out for some time with suspected knee ligament damage.
- Pardew could revert to a 4-3-3 in what he will see as a winnable home fixture, with Ben Arfa pushed further forward on the right.
- Paul Lambert recorded his first win as Villa boss in the cup in midweek, and is likely to reward the likes of Ireland, who impressed on Tuesday, with a return to the side.
- Elsewhere Delph, Holman, Bannan and Herd will compete for starting places, with N'Zogbia perhaps likely to drop to the bench after another slow start to the season.
- There could be a debut for left-back Joe Bennett, signed from Middlesbrough in the week, while Baker may get the nod ahead of Clark at centre-back despite the latter's return from suspension.