Preview: Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa

Newcastle United host Aston Villa on Sunday hoping to bring their dismal run of form to an end.

The Magpies have lost their last three games, conceding 10 goals without reply, to fall down to ninth position in the Premier League table.

Manager Alan Pardew is able to welcome back Fabricio Coloccini and Cheik Tiote from injury, while Loic Remy returns after suspension.

Villa will arrive at St James' Park on the back of one win from six games, but they were unlucky not to earn three points away at Cardiff City in their last match.

Midfielder Karim El Ahmadi is pushing for a recall in midfield, but boss Paul Lambert is unlikely to make many alterations for the trip to the North-East.

Recent form

Newcastle United: LWDLLL

Aston Villa: LDWLLD

Possible starting lineups

Newcastle United: Krul; Debuchy, Santon, Williamson, Coloccini; Sissoko, Gouffran, Tiote, Ben Arfa; Remy, De Jong

Aston Villa: Guzan; Bacuna, Bennett, Vlaar, Baker; Westwood, Albrighton, Delph, Bertrand, Agbonlahor, Benteke

Sports Mole says: 1-1