Lineup, Team News, Confirm the starting team’s struggle for the top five
The struggle for the top five has intensified as the two teams compete for a Champions League position next season to enter the West Midlands.
Aston Villa entertains Newcastle in a flash. Hipies won the momentum of the EFL Cup victory, winning their last six games in a row – the latest win was to tear down Crystal Palace 5-0 on Wednesday.
But Villa has 18 competitive home games without a record of losing — it could prove a harsh test of Eddie Howe's man.
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Although Unai Emery's team was eliminated by the Champions League quarterfinals at the hands of PSG on Wednesday, the way they quit – the shock of the night beat the Ligue 1 Champions 2-0 – the Ligue 1 Champions 3-2 – tells the story of the quality that the Spanish coach cultivated during his time in Villa Park.
Read on to see how both teams line up for an exciting encounter.
Aston Villa Team News
Emery made four changes to the team against PSG on Tuesday.
Ollie Watkins likes Marcus Rashford the most, while Tyrone Mings replaced Pau Torres, Lucas Digne made room for Ian Maatsen, and Marco Asensio started with Amadou Onana.
Today's lineup – on Villaaa🗣️ #AvlNew pic.twitter.com/tfqhyxcwjj
— Aston Villa (@avfcomial) April 19, 2025
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Newcastle Team News
Newcastle named the start of the seventh inning in a row the same XI.
The recent forms of Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy make them two dangerous people who love pies. Alexander Isak led the attack line, while Joelinton, Sandro Tonali and Captain Bruno Guimaraes formed the engine room for visitors.
XI remains unchanged again. 💪 pic.twitter.com/m5ltoqafb5
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 19, 2025
