Aston Villa will be looking to boost their top four hopes as Unai Emery’s side host Newcastle United in Premier League action on January 30.
Villa head into this clash on the back of a 0-0 FA Cup fourth round draw with Chelsea — and they now face a home replay next month — with Newcastle easing into the next round with a win at Fulham.
In Premier League matters, Villa can maintain the pressure on their rivals with a victory in this clash, with the Magpies stuck in mid-table.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Aston Villa vs Newcastle kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK and kicks off on Tuesday, January 30 at 8:15 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Tue, Jan. 30 | 3:15 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Tue, Jan. 30 | 3:15 p.m. ET |
| UK | Tue, Jan. 30 | 8:15 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Wed, Jan. 31 | 7:15 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Wed, Jan. 31 | 1:45 a.m. IST |
Aston Villa vs Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | NBC USA Network, Universo | Fubo, NBC app/website, Universo NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | — | |
| UK | TNT Sports 1 | discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Star Sports Select 2 | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available on the NBC USA Network with streaming options on Fubo. Telemundo and Universo are the places to go for Spanish speakers.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via TNT Sports with streaming options on discovery+.
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Aston Villa vs Newcastle lineups, team news
Emery will look to tweak his team following the draw with Chelsea with Diego Carlos potentially coming in to replace Clement Lenglet.
Jacob Ramsey is set to return to the squad but defensive pair Pau Torres and Lucas Digne are still sidelined.
Aston Villa (4-4-2, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Carlos, Konsa, Moreno — McGinn, Luiz, Kamara, Bailey — Watkins, Diaby.
Aston Villa subs (9): TBC
Miguel Almiron is set to come back in after missing the Fulham game through illness with Jamal Lascelles also passed fit following a muscle injury.
Newcastle (4-3-3 right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn — Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley — Almiron, Isak, Gordon.
Newcastle subs (9): TBC
Aston Villa vs Newcastle prediction
Villa have struggled for goals in recent weeks with just one scored in their last three across league and cup action but home form remains crucial for Emery.
The hosts have won 10 out of their last 11 games at Villa Park in all competitions, and Newcastle have lost their last five Premier League games away from home, as Eddie Howe comes under pressure at St. James’ Park.
Prediction: Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle