NEWCASTLE UNITED v ASTON VILLA | MATCH PREVIEW

[@davidenko2468]

Toon fan here Looking forward to a good game very nice to see you tearing it up in the champions league you are doing the league proud

[@derekmooney2771]

The Newcastle midfield of Guimarres, Tonali and Joelinton is a real force, and the front three of Gordon Isak and Murphy carry so much of a threat.

[@Lewis88-wr6sm]

Kamara and Onana in midfield is a real force aswell playing behind a front 4 of Rogers, Tielemans, McGinn and Duran.

[@DeanH92]

@@Lewis88-wr6smare they villa players? Cba to google them lol

[@MindSurf248]

Both teams have rhe midfield as one of their biggest strength. Going to be a great game

[@decckys]

2 excellent managers head to head

[@denisfarrell164]

Last time we won at the Geordies was 2005 when Bowyer and Dyer had a boxing match! 😂 0-3

[@johntebbet673]

I was there for that match, loved it to bits! Newcastle were a shambles. More of that please on Boxing Day!

[@samsby14]

And steven taylor pretended to get shot to stop the ball on the line with a handball in that same game.

[@stuhector3511]

St James Park always worries me, but if we turn up then we can cause them problems

[@MrUtopianDellusions]

Toon fan here, hate playing you lot if it makes yous feel any better. Yes we have had some good results against you recently, but you have so much quality in your side it really could go either way. Forwhat its worth I do think both clubs have a lot in common, great fans, quality players, and being a thorn in the side of the so-called big six. Best of luck for the rest of the season (after boxing day of course) ;).

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

All the best

[@sibell6813]

Happy Christmas guys! Lots of respect for Newcastle as a club. They’re incredibly dangerous, have pace & huge quality in the final third. But we win that midfield battle, and transition through the lines like the city game, we’ll create our chances. It’s all about control both in and out of possession. UTV

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate have a good one

[@Mr333Lee]

Merry Xmas Villa fans ❣.I wonder why Villa always seem to shit the bed when you come up here, its like we are one of those clubs you struggle against no matter what. I love the games between us, regardless of the score, its always a good game. Good luck, but not to much. 3-1 to the toon

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate, yeah one of those games where we just have a bad record against you, all the best

[@lyndonsuch9664]

This is the fixture I dread the most, and just as Newcastle are on fire too. I would love it, love it if we beat these.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

UTV

[@hannahgowen1427]

Come on Villa, make this a good Christmas for us all! 🤞🏻

[@craiglee3653]

Newcastle have scored 11 in their last 3 games, and im not over exaggerating when i say it could've been 22. Tonali in the 6 has set them free in attack and made them solid at the back.

[@peternufc1981]

I'm looking forward to this. What a game both teams in form, up the mags 3-2 newcastle

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@Craignufc87]

Hope yous smash it again this season been great to watch and rooting for yous in the CL, tough game for both teams on boxing day I'm going for a high scoring game hopefully we get the win howay the lads ⚫️⚪️⚫️

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate all the best too

[@micathasteings]

As a toon fan im looking forward to this game boxing day.both teams in form lads anything can happen we tend to turn the screw against teams near the top .just dont come all guns blazing you will regret it.hope villa and toon upset the top 6 HWTL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate have a good Christmas

[@micathasteings]

@UTVFANCHANNEL you to mate.but not against us😂

[@Jimutv]

Loved the line up against city i Want to see the same again! My hearts telling me we can nick a win on boxing day with a strong performance, my head tells me otherwise 😂! #UTV

[@phillyflyboxing]

I hate playing Newcastle, theyre like a bogey team. Theyre a bad style match up for us, they press aggressively.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Hopefully with our added midfield options we can cope

[@Gibbs-gi6sq]

Need to do what we did in the 3-1 win over them a season or two ago we played the ball over there initial press and it worked well.

[@phillyflyboxing]

@UTVFANCHANNEL I hope so too 🙏🏿 UTV Luke, come on you Lions 🦁

[@tonyd1874]

No high line, that done us last season and Martinez kept it down to 5, mix it up, go long to Duran & we can hurt them on transition. West Ham won there under the lights, we have to cope with their press and try to stretch them as they tire.

[@paulfarrell4378]

Our tails are up after great win against man city 1-0.villa against Newcastle

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

Can`t believe we haven`t beat these up there since 2005. A lifetime. If we keep that lineup and with Duran bang in form and seemingly forging a bit of a vibe with Rogers we can cause these problems.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

UTV mate

[@lukesmall2277]

I cant believe Luke managed to get Monchi on the pod

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

😂😂

[@davidrogersrogers2212]

I'm fairly confident for this match. No midweek games . And the players will be brimming with confidence after Saturday. And we are bound to get a win up there sooner or later 😂

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Can't wait mate

[@kevinjeenes]

It's all about the midfield battle, win that, keep aggressive against Gordon, Mr cash, and we can beat them, tough , but not impossible

[@julieround6928]

Might be a Christmas day hangover for both teams. I'd take a point too. Its too much to ask for a clean sheet isnt it?? Im going 2-1 to the Villa boys, Rogers and McGinn. UTV

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers Julie thankyou for the gifts have a great Christmas 🎁🎄

[@julieround6928]

@UTVFANCHANNEL You're very welcome, thanks for taking the time to deliver such superb content. 👌

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

@julieround6928 our pleasure

[@andygibbins5372]

Absolutely want to see the four in midfield again. Onana with Kamara freeing up Teilemans to make more of those passes to our front men, who need that service to do their thing. More of this please. Love it.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks Andy

[@lauriejones810]

This time last season we were starting to stumble, after The Sheffield UTD game we never really got going again.. I feel we are now starting to click and think we are in for a fantastic new year.

[@Lioness_UTV]

Its definitely going to be a tough match as their home advantage is huge, and the only way to beat them is by matching their intensity. Have to meet the challenge of the Newcastle midfield. It will be fascinating to watch how we handle this challenge after City.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Have a good Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

[@donalmc9384]

We do need to keep that same line up that started against City. That strong back line with the solid mid filed with Rogers and Duran up front, we will give them a real good goal. If we can score early and silence the crowd, that becomes frustration, Villa will be buzzing after beating City so going to be a close one this, not like the 5-1 previously. UTV!!

[@paultyler7535]

Had Duran scored that early goal we might have sat back and invited the pressure for longer, blessing in disguise. UTV

[@78mixdown]

Have to put some time into Gordon. He has been a stand out recently from what I have seen.

[@thewellandvalley2103]

I would absolutely take the draw now if offered (not if it was at ours), but go into every game thinking that if we play to our very best we can beat anyone. Actually coming to the Brighton game (first time at Villa Park for years!) so properly excited about that one.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@davidforster1628]

Mag in peace here. Hopefully a great game on Thursday! 2-1 Bruno Winner is my prediction. All the best in the CL you’ve been brilliant so far. Stay classy x

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate all the best

[@thefilmandmusic]

Tough place to go ..A real test , but if we pass it ,, we’re up and running …Our midfield Onana /Kamara… much more physical ..Cmon guys …I thought Torres was better defensively , but I’d be inclined to play Mings , but it’s a tight call ….. 13:00

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Looking forward to it mate

[@jaywilliams9187]

The last 2 trips to St. James has been awful, Surely we are due a decent result UTV Merry Christmas to all

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Let's hope so

[@Yungrexy]

"Emery has the upper hand over Howe" is a wild take considering the last few results between their 2 teams.

[@jfme1323]

Great video folks, some really good points made. I fancy a win, draw at least, if we keep the same team. Some big strong lads all over the pitch. I'm looking for us to dominate again. Half tempted to rest Pau for Ty, but either way I'm feeling confident. Come on you Villa boys, make it a perfect Christmas please.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate

[@estata12]

@@jfme1323 you hope for a win or a draw you mean . If we turn up like the last few games your in for a drubbing.

[@jfme1323]

@@estata12 I'm expecting a draw at least. We'll see what happens. Yes, you're back on it, so it should make for a cracker. Either way, let's enjoy some good footy. Merry Christmas to all.

[@toonarmy6762]

Com8mg from a toon fan, I know we are supposed to not like each other, but I am really happy for u getting cl this year like we did last year. U have a really good squad, but I think we might have u tomora. If I am honest, our midfield is boss. After this game, good luck for the rest of the season. And merry xmas.

[@MindSurf248]

Cheers mate, you've got a class midfield.but think you.moght be underestimating, Kamara, Onnana, Tielmans and McGinn. But glad Newcastle are up there with us smashing the big 6 open.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@denis1114]

Merry Christmas Luke 🎉UTV

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

And you mate

[@johntebbet673]

I’m with Justin! It will be a crazy game and we will win 4-2. Having said that I won’t be unhappy if it’s the worst game of Xmas and we grind out a nil nil bore draw. UTV!

[@estata12]

@@johntebbet673 na mate , we’re on fire . Your defence better be good 👍🏼

[@stephenhayes-nf1gw]

By the way Luke i love that intro to your videos it’s pure class , just said I’d put that out there in case ya were ever thinking of changing it😂 Great pod again , keep it up 👍 👏👏

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate, no it's here to stay, was new this year so will last a few years 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@stephenhayes-nf1gw]

Excellent 😅🤜🏻

[@stuartingram6525]

Great pod guys have a brilliant Christmas. UTV ♥️

[@ljmolly4029]

Would take an entertaining draw. Just keep pace in the league among the 7th and 4th spots and stay injury free. Given the CL success, that's all I'm looking for. There's only one team head and shoulders above the rest and that's Liverpool. With everyone else, who knows what you're gonna get. They have Botman back, Isak is a deadly matchwinner, and Jacob Murphy of all people is playing out of his mind this yr. Hoping that midfield trio of ours can dictate the match and we nick all 3 pts.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@Garymanders]

Good win against City but not massive..Villa do the same to Newcastle who are showing some form time to sit up and take notice

[@michaelbeetlestone9094]

I agree, that was our best 11 🔥🔥

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Class mate

[@jasonward6723]

if we keep that same midfield shape and energy i see a 2 1 victory tight game but i think we can snatch a cheeky away win here utv

[@redhourdan1874]

We've needed Youri back in the '10' for so long. Injuries have halted that but hopefully now we can have a run with Onana and Kamara together with Youri ahead of them. With Barkley and SJM to be rotated in... maybe even Buendía with more minutes against the slightly lower level teams like Leicester, Everton, West Ham and Monaco. As for Newcastle - I loved this fixture when Bruce was there as I felt Deano always had his number, now it's Eddie I hate this fixture. They're always bang up for playing us for some reason. It's a battle. They're physical, direct and fast with tonnes of tactical fouls. Duran hattrick incoming!

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

He's class there

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

as a toon fan...kinda hoping this is a classic. 5-3 toon win plz.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Could well be

[@najnaj2896]

If anyone can mr Emery can go for a win.

[@stephenevans6861]

Its got goals in it.

[@LG26]

Our record against these at St.James park is awful I’d happily take a draw, same starting 11 Vs City please

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Surely has to turn at some point

[@ajinderdhillon7740]

Villa are coming into form with a different set up and confidence which others will have to counter and match.We are not going to be so predictable and haven’t a champions league game to play.I don’t think we are going to lose and can see us winning.Watkins and Bailey have had there issues and that had really affected us.Those lads will come good again when expectations of them are lower.I think they felt the pressure and were misfiring.Now they have to prove themselves.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate

[@groovetraxxxgingerbreadman1282]

This actually would be my 1st 11 and formation to play Newcastle away......... ...............Martinez.................... ..........Konsa......Mings.......Pau.................. Cash...Onana...Kam.....Maatsen/Digne ................T-mans/SJM.....Rogers........... .....................Duran................................. If we go there with a "just don't lose" mentality...we'll get beat....simple as. We have to go there with confidence. Look if Forest can go to Liverpool and beat them......and if West Ham can go to StJames's Park and get a result....we can too.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

You will like the predicted lineup

[@Scotty-UK]

I’ve seen a few cocky toon fans so let’s play how we can with the players back and keep them quiet , I predict we will not lose,

[@SirUnaiEmery]

we have to keep them quiet for first 20 mins then its a 50/50

[@stevecrowe1489]

Hope Villa do well this season, just not this Boxing Day. Tielemans and Onana are very good and Watkins worries me, going for a Desmond here.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@MusicJunkieVideos]

No chance we win on Boxing Day, never mind away from home, and at Newcastle! Not happening. But come Boxing Day I’ll have the usual optimism. Happy Xmas UTV

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

The fact it's away and there kind of gives me confidence we have to turn up

[@chrisweaver5222]

Very negative opinion, I'd like to have thought people would have learnt their lesson about saying "no chance" after all the talk of villa having no chance against Bayern Munich. I can assure you Newcastle are no Bayern

[@Technobliterator]

From what I saw we played phenomenally at home, but Newcastle always been a bit of a bogey... they just smacked two teams up in a row and Isak is on form, then again so were Bayern Munich before we beat them!! Hope we go with same formation if they are available, needed for fixtures like this. I wrote this off as guaranteed loss at the start of the season, would be BUZZING with a win and think we can, but honestly I'd be happy with a narrow loss 😂

[@beepmac275]

This would have been a great game for the 8 o’clock kick off instead of Liverpool v Leicester! which will probably be very one sided…

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Yesssssss agree

[@Phil-cp3de]

Tight game this time , could go either way , would I take a draw , most definitely and move on 👍👍

[@Steve_D1974]

Hope us and you guys can disrupt the usual suspects above us long term. I don't think itll be an easy one for us on Boxing Day. But like you highlighted on here, if we play like we did v Ipswich and the atmosphere gets rocking then we can beat anybody in the league

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate all the best

[@marshalljames2044]

Newcastle have had a stinking start to the season. Lots of poor performances and poor decisions from Eddie. The international brakes disruped any signs of positivity we built and come at the worst time for us. However, things seem to have fallen into place in recent weeks, and we've been looking good. Newcastle & fans will be up for this. Im hoping to be there tomorrow. Should be a good game 🙏

[@shaneoneill8232]

I actually think onana was signed because of the Newcastle game. At home..and utd at home Spot on lads

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks Shane

[@Lewis88-wr6sm]

Newcastle away feels like a bit of a free hit given how horrendous our record is up there 🤣 hopefully the result on Boxing Day won’t be as bad as our last trip to St James’s Park.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers Lewis

[@LucaWooding]

This game has the potential to be game of the day Boxing Day I’m going with 3-2 villa with a late winner

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Yes it's going to involve goals

[@timparker9235]

could one of you replace Troy Deeney in doing the BBC's team of the week please? you are so much more knowledgeable ! loving Justin's prediction too

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks mate

[@chrisweaver5222]

I was throwing up all last week and what I left in the toilet is more knowledgeable than Troy deeney 😂

[@joetyrrell2078]

Don't concede early goal and patience needed and villa can do it

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Yes mate

[@methik38]

Say hello to my little friend TONALI 🚀🧨

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Could say the same about Duran ⚽⚽

[@methik38]

@ true dat - I got a thing for Duran even though we got own version up top.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Isak is class

[@alexmoreno5044]

Can we both take a nil nil now and save the trip?

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Odds on a 0-0 would be good

[@micathasteings]

No get ya ass up to sjp😂 NUFC

[@zebadonlooneyx9532]

y u put my man in front of Unai Emery smh

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

😂😂 he's the home manager

[@andydainty8253]

Merry Christmas to you all we are due a result up at Newcastle would be happy with a draw UTV

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

And you Andy have a good one

[@jeffreykearney1041]

Have a good Christmas everyone so if Aston Villa play what I did against Manchester City, we sure have a good game against Newcastle and come win. Yes they look like a bogey team so far but yes, if we win that game, I’ll be my Christmas for me.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Have a good one mate

[@RushfanUK]

Newcastle won't play like Man City, that's your problem going to St James.

[@aaronblackwood4425]

Luke my brother u is a badman keep up da good work blud✊🏿

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Legend

[@Stataze]

Positive comment

[@michellemaynard6808]

💜💙

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Thanks Michelle

[@keith3144]

They have our number at st.james park not looking forward to this

[@harryjohnson8371]

Unfortunately Newcastle love playing our slow style

[@Malikfam]

Don’t speak to early cause Newcastle will go above villa on the table very soon 🔜

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

We shall see, Emery out scored howe since Emery arrived at Villa

[@piotrr4509]

We do not win there

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Let's hope we can this year

[@dannyjay6359]

Horrible fixture I’ll be happy with a draw hopefully a w but going to be hard Newcastle love to give us a spanking 😂

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@Truevillianatheart]

Newcastle will win lets face it, we never play well at st james park and its one of them seasons were villa are back to doing typical things Luke when you did the debrief for citys goal i noticed the 2 players buendia and watkins who were lazy at trying to win the ball back both came on a substitutes and for me for that alone neither of them should be allowed to play in this one, its a unasked lazy attitude and you come on as a sub to add something not to jog back and invite pressure. Very very poor from both of them. Interesting to see barry called back, ive got a theory hell play the fa cup game for us and go out on loan as hes not cup tied. For me this game, cash can't start, he was awful there last season and will get run ragged and Bogarde for me is more solid and deserves more game time because thats how you get better. Maybe mings comes back in. Maatsen was ffp signing i know but pointless idc what anyone says. Send him out of loan if hes got gonna play

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate

[@samjones927]

💪🔥🔥🎄🎅💜💙🎅🎄🔥🔥💪

[@Lucas-v7k]

This is going to be a class Boxing Day match. Hoping it’s gonna be 3 points we need to have the same lineup as the city game so we can have some control round the middle of the park and we will also need some confidence. UTV💜💙

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Can't wait mate

[@denisfarrell164]

Stop all the crap about Villa's ongoing discussions with PSG involving a swap deal plus cash for Jhon Duran! Media S--t stirring again.

[@edpurdy1808]

Emery is obviously the better manager overall but to say emery out matches howes tactics when he has beaten 3/4 times the managers have faced each other.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

💪🏻💪🏻

[@kevinmolloy9134]

Better manager 😂... Give over

[@edpurdy1808]

@@kevinmolloy9134 I’m a Newcastle fan but emery had the pedigree

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

@kevinmolloy9134 Emery is clear of Eddie Howe

[@estata12]

Newcastle will finish above villa.

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

We shall see

[@kaptaink6960]

The only question I have is… where is Jacob Ramsey? Why is his recovery taking so long? This concerns me. I honestly think Newcastle are not as good as people think they are. Duran, Youri, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins etc should scare the sh!t out of them. We should not be fearing Botman, Murphy and Schar. Can’t stand Joelinton and I only rate Isak. As long as we keep him quiet and play like we did against Citeh, we can come away with 3 points. We HAVE to start making up for our dropped points earlier this season. Momentum is EVERYTHING. UTV!

[@WonderfulHorseShoe-uf8qq]

Lol hahaha 😆 dream on

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

He's back now, he did his hamstring so was a 6 week injury lay off

[@kennethwilson6033]

It's easy, if you want to win against us you need to stay deep and counter. We struggle against a low block, if you try to attack us then it can be ugly 😅 3-1 yo the Toon 🥰🖤🤍🖤🤍 Merry Christmas everyone 😊

[@UTVFANCHANNEL]

Cheers mate have a good one

[@House0fHoot]

Hannah has excellent taste in boyfriends 🖤🤍 HWTL!

[@Phil-cp3de]

Tight game this time , could go either way , would I take a draw , most definitely and move on 👍👍