Eddie Howe could welcome two players back into his Newcastle United squad for the upcoming clash with Aston Villa. The Magpies will be looking to build upon their impressive win at Tottenham and maintain their top-four spot.
Unai Emery has been appointed as Steven Gerrard's successor at Villa Park, and the club registered a thumping 4-0 win over Brentford following the sacking of the Liverpool legend. Emery will not be in charge at St James' Park, and is expected to begin work in the Midlands from November 1.
Howe made one change to his starting eleven for the victory at Tottenham, with Joe Willock taking the place of Jacob Murphy. The Magpies may benefit from the absence of a midweek fixture on the injury front, and these are the six confirmed absentees and doubts facing the head coach.
