Newcastle United and Aston Villa are separated by two points and two places in the Premier League table, making this matchup at St James' Park crucial in the race for a top-four finish.
How to Watch Newcastle vs Aston Villa:
- Date: Thursday, December 26, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Channel: USA Network
- Stream: Fubo
Newcastle returns to the comfort of St James' Park after a successful road trip to Ipswich, where they secured a gritty win to keep their top-four dreams alive. The Magpies have been a force at home this season, with their passionate fans creating an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.
With a solid defense and an attack firing on all cylinders, Newcastle will look to take advantage of their home turf to leapfrog Villa in the standings.
Callum Wilson will look to continue his fine form and will be a crucial part of breaking down Villa's backline.
Aston Villa arrives on Tyneside riding high after a statement win over reigning champions, Manchester City. That impressive victory showcased Villa's ability to mix it up with the best, and it's kept them just above Newcastle in the race for European qualification.
Villa's midfield, led by the ever-reliable Douglas Luiz, has been instrumental in controlling games, while their defensive resilience has given them the edge in tight contests.
Villa's talisman, Ollie Watkins has a knack for scoring crucial goals, and he'll be looking to deliver another big moment in this Boxing Day showdown.
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