Newcastle vs Aston Villa: Watch Live, Kick-Off Time, Team News & Referee Info
Aston Villa will face Newcastle United in an important Premier League match on Sunday. Both teams are coming off midweek victories in European competitions. Villa secured a narrow 1-0 win against Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League, while Newcastle triumphed with a convincing 3-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.
Match Preview: Newcastle vs Aston Villa
The upcoming match is crucial for both teams as they navigate their respective league campaigns. Aston Villa is currently in third place, trailing Arsenal by seven points, after a recent loss to Everton. Meanwhile, Newcastle occupies seventh place and is three points shy of a top-four position following a disappointing draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Key Details
- Match Date: Sunday, January 25
- Kick-Off Time: 2 p.m. GMT (9 a.m. ET; 7:30 p.m. IST; 12 a.m. AEST, Monday)
- Location: St. James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Jarred Gillett
- VAR: John Brooks
Broadcast Information
Viewers can watch the match on several platforms:
- Sky Sports Main Event (UK)
- NBC / Peacock (U.S.)
- JioHotstar (India)
- Stan Sport (Australia)
Live updates will also be available on ESPN.
Team News & Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with various injuries:
Newcastle United
- Bruno Guimarães (M, ankle) – Doubtful
- Dan Burn (D, rib) – Doubtful
- William Osula (F, ankle) – Doubtful
- Emil Krafth (D, knee) – Doubtful
- Jamaal Lascelles (D, fitness) – Doubtful
- Tino Livramento (D, hamstring) – Out (return in early March)
- Jacob Murphy (M, hamstring) – Out (return in early March)
- Fabian Schär (D, ankle) – Out (return in mid-April)
Aston Villa
- Emiliano Martínez (GK, calf) – Doubtful
- Boubacar Kamara (M, knee) – Out (return in early June)
- John McGinn (M, knee) – Out (return in late February)
- Ross Barkley (M, knee) – Out (return in early February)
Talking Points
Bruno Guimarães’s potential absence raises concerns for Newcastle, as the team has struggled in previous matches without him. Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s recent performance has left questions about their title aspirations, particularly following their recent loss to Everton.
Newcastle has been dominant at home against Villa, going unbeaten in their last 17 league games at St. James’ Park. They have won 11 of those encounters and drawn six, showcasing their strength on home ground.
On the other hand, Villa has encountered goal-scoring difficulties, having not scored in their last two league matches. Their attacking struggles are compounded by injuries and the departure of key players, which may significantly impact their ability to secure points in this match.
With both teams aiming for crucial points, the match promises to be an exciting encounter filled with determination and strategy.
