Aston Villa vs Newcastle is live on Sky Sports Premier League on Monday; Kick-off 8pm
Sunday 24 November 2019 17:42, UK
Team news, key stats and predictions as the Premier League returns, with Aston Villa vs Newcastle live on Sky Sports on Monday.
Jack Grealish is set to skipper the Aston Villa side in their Premier League home clash with Newcastle on Monday after four weeks out with a calf injury.
Goalkeeper Tom Heaton is also likely to play after missing the defeat to Wolves last time out with a calf problem, but deputy Jed Steer is out for up to four months with a partial tear in his Achilles.
Defenders Bjorn Engels and Matt Targett should also figure after overcoming a hip injury and concussion respectively, but winger Jota (hernia) and striker Keinan Davis (hamstring) are not ready to return.
Ciaran Clark is a Newcastle injury doubt after sustaining a knock while on international duty for the Republic of Ireland, while fellow defender and skipper Jamaal Lascelles is sidelined due to a fractured tibia. Winger Matt Ritchie remains sidelined but defenders Florian Lejeune and Fabian Schar, could make a timely return to action at Villa Park after knee problems.
Stat of the match: Aston Villa have lost their last three Premier League games, last enduring a longer run of defeats in the competition between February-April 2016 (11).
How to watch: Aston Villa vs Newcastle is live on Monday Night Football from 7pm; kick-off 8pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Fantasy Football tip: John McGinn (£7.4m) boasts 73 points which come from three goals, two assists and two man-of-the-match awards. Another successful international period, with two goals, puts him in good stead to add to his tally at home to Newcastle. Play Fantasy Football here.
Charlie's prediction: 2-1 (8/1 with Sky Bet)
