Newcastle United will face Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Boxing Day (Thursday) with a 3pm kick-off, live on Amazon Prime.
Newcastle’s Momentum Continues Ahead of Boxing Day Clash
Newcastle United are enjoying a strong run of form, though some critics may question the quality of recent opponents. That said, they seem to forget the Magpies’ impressive showing against Liverpool before a disappointing loss to Brentford halted their momentum.
Aston Villa will undoubtedly provide a tougher challenge, but there’s little reason for Newcastle fans to be overly concerned. If Eddie Howe’s side maintains their current level of performance, they can handle any opponent.
Chris Sutton Backs Newcastle for a Big Win
BBC pundit Chris Sutton shares this optimism, predicting a convincing Newcastle victory on Thursday afternoon.
“Newcastle are hitting form, as I expected,” Sutton remarked. “Alexander Isak looks unstoppable right now, proving that Eddie Howe should never be underestimated.
“Aston Villa looked impressive in their win over Manchester City, and I admire what Morgan Rogers is bringing to their squad. With Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran as options up front, they always carry a goal threat.
“Still, I’m going with Newcastle here. They’re building serious momentum. While their win against Ipswich might not be the strongest indicator, they were ruthless and I expect the same against Villa. My prediction: 3-1.”
Can Newcastle Eye the Champions League?
A win against Villa could set Newcastle up perfectly for their trip to Old Trafford on Monday. With the league table still tight, every point and goal matters. If the Magpies can keep racking up dominant victories, a Champions League spot might still be within reach. Why not dream big?
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