Their current placing of tenth in the Premier League table means there's still some work to do, with the gap between them and the top four continuing to increase with each and every loss they undertake. Despite four straight league losses, there's hope on the horizon yet for Eddie Howe's men. Can they exploit Villa and their high defensive line once more or will their recent lack of form continue to tie them down? Rob Edwards' side has proved to be staunch opponents even away from home in their first Premier League season and won't want to be seen as any kind of respite for Newcastle come the start of February. A Dominic Solanke double secured all three points for them back in November at the Vitality Stadium - another loss that would've been so uncharacteristic of the Magpies last season.

Source: Metro January 15, 2024 21:01 UTC