Newcastle lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash under Jason Tindall

Newcastle United will once again be under the tutelage of Jason Tindall for Saturday's Premier League contest with Aston Villa in the West Midlands.

Eddie Howe's right-hand man has been manning the touchline while his superior recovers from pneumonia, and he has overseen two fabulous wins over Manchester United and Crystal Palace thus far.

The Magpies also came out unscathed on the physical front from Wednesday's 5-0 thrashing of the Eagles, meaning that their only absentees at present as Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles (both knee) and Lewis Hall (foot).

As Newcastle will have a full week off from competitive action after Saturday's game, which is a crunch match against a top-five rival, expect the Magpies to go full strength once again despite only playing as recently as Wednesday.

The in-form Harvey Barnes should therefore keep Anthony Gordon at bay to reprise his role alongside Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, the latter of whom has been involved in 13 goals in his last 17 Premier League away games, four of his own and nine assists.

The powerful midfield trio of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton should also work in tandem once more, while Fabian Schar and Dan Burn pair up in front of number one Nick Pope.

Kieran Trippier belatedly claimed his first assist of the Premier League season for Murphy's opener on Wednesday, and the veteran full-back will continue on the right while Tino Livramento deputises for the stricken Hall on the opposite side.

Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

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