Aston Villa v Newcastle United FA Cup 4th round pre match

[olaftab]

What: The 2026 FA Cup, Fourth round
When: Saturday 14 February kick off 17:45
Where: Villa Park
OK enough of the regular boring League games and routine wins nonsense, lets move on the real thing the FA Cup. Villa must win this. Newcastle will be tough but they are not that good especially away from home.

[Brazilian Villain]

I was confident when the draw was made, but less so now. Given the injuries, our priorities have changed. I want us to rest the players that need one, avoid further injuries, and see what happens, preferably without extra-time. Toon are missing Bruno, but their league season going nowhere and questions about Howe's position might give them impetus and the edge. Newcastle win.

[VILLA MOLE]

This is a welcome relief  for my nerves from the the Prem

[andyh]

The gnawing pressure of the league is relieved for a while. We have a full week off after this game.
We need to go for it. The 5th round beckons.

[LeeS]

This is a welcome relief  for my nerves from the the Prem

Same here. Less pressure on the players too. This is a welcome break from league action.

[Crown Hill]

I'd like to see us have a go at this one without Onana and Watkins.

[Nunkin1965]

Do Newcastle have their CL Playoff game next week?

[Baldy]

I was confident when the draw was made, but less so now. Given the injuries, our priorities have changed. I want us to rest the players that need one, avoid further injuries, and see what happens, preferably without extra-time. Toon are missing Bruno, but their league season going nowhere and questions about Howe's position might give them impetus and the edge. Newcastle win.

Almost perfect summation Mr Brazilian but I reckon players like Barkley, Bailey, Alysson and Tammy have the ability to step up to the plate and get us into the next round. Even with a few changes our defence should remain strong and we have options going forward.

If Cash out and we are going to bypass midfield again, I would start Lindelof next to Onana to make it stronger physically. Dougie on bench, needs a rest.

Not pretty but needs must. Scrappy 1-0 win the villa.   

[Baldy]

Do Newcastle have their CL Playoff game next week?

Yes, great point. They play Qarabag (sp.) on the 18th Feb in Azerbaijan.

[Somniloquism]

Yes, Carrierbag away at 1745 Wednesday and then Man City away the following Saturday, and then the return leg on the Tuesday. I can see them prioritising the CL as lots more money per round then anything else.

[AlexAlexCropley]

Bogarde must play in midfield. Alongside Barklay,Lindelof and Onana.

[London Villan]

Is garcia injured?

[cdbearsfan]

Shame their first leg isn't on Tuesday. I think Dyche is probably under too much pressure to rotate too much.

[TheToffnar]

Not a chance Emery flakes out and plays the bench here I feel. He'll throw almost everything at it with minimal changes. Onana, Watkins and maybe Konsa to be rested is my guess.

Contrary to what others feel (including myself prior to the Spurs win), I'd have to agree if he does decide to go strong. We need to keep the winning mentality going now and not pick and choose when it matters.

[caster troy]

Bizot
Lindelof Konsa Torres Digne
Bailey Barkley Bogarde Alysson
Elliot Abraham