Newcastle vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[andyh]

If we can be on the front foot and we show a desire to win, like on Saturday, we can beat anyone.
If we go passive and defensive then I'm not so sure. 
   

[Brazilian Villain]

I'd take a point, all things considered.

[Brend'Watkins]

Yes, a point would be great. They’ll be at us on both flanks so keep it tight, frustrate them and then strike.  They’re currently better organised than Man City. It will be tough.

[usav]

I'm not sure why we have struggled against them recently, same with Spurs.  I back Unai to figure it out.  We need to take the crowd out of the game early.

[olaftab]

Mings to score the winner from a towering header, surely?

His scoring prowess is as scary as our away Boxing day record so I am not that hopeful.

[Drummond]

I'm not sure why we have struggled against them recently, same with Spurs.  I back Unai to figure it out.  We need to take the crowd out of the game early.

Because of their pace and aggression in the press. Our central midfield hasn't been on it enough. I now think we may have the presence, and power as demonstrated by Kamara, Onana and Rogers when carrying the ball, on Saturday.

[Demitri_C]

I'm not sure why we have struggled against them recently, same with Spurs.  I back Unai to figure it out.  We need to take the crowd out of the game early.

Because of their pace and aggression in the press. Our central midfield hasn't been on it enough. I now think we may have the presence, and power as demonstrated by Kamara, Onana and Rogers when carrying the ball, on Saturday.

This is what concerns  me about newcastle. We struggle against sides that do aggressive  press and give us no time on the ball

[Pete3206]

I'd be surprised and delighted with a point. One of the toughest places to get a result

3 nil them I fear

[PaulWinch again]

I'd take a point, all things considered.

Like wise.

[Smirker]

I won't take a point. I'll take all three.

We're going to FTF.

4-1 Villa.

Trust me.

[Demitri_C]

With ramsey back thats a massive plus as hw twnds to cause them issues

[AlexAlexCropley]

With ramsey back thats a massive plus as hw twnds to cause them issues

Is this more points in Scrabble?

[VillaTim]

Team effectively picks itself


-------- Martinez ----------
Cash Konsa Mings Digne
--- onana -- Kamara----
McGinn ---------- Rogers
---- Tielemans ----------
--------Duran---------

[PaulWinch again]

I don’t know Pau was pretty bloody good at the weekend.

[VillaTim]

I don’t know Pau was pretty bloody good at the weekend.

Thought he did well . This won't be so easy . I think we need Mings strength and organisation in for this one .