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Newcastle United face a trip to the Midlands on Saturday evening to take on Aston Villa in an FA Cup fourth-round tie, with both teams looking to progress to the last 32. By Evan Jordan Off the back of a hard-fought 2–1 away win at Spurs on Tuesday night, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has some tough decisions to make following several excellent individual performances at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With that in mind, here is how ‘The Magpies’ could line up on Saturday eveni

The night started promising for Newcastle. Inside six minutes, Harvey Barnes fired in a calm finish from close range after good build-up play — putting the Magpies ahead early at the Stade Vélodrome. It was the kind of start that had fans thinking a fourth straight European win might be in the bag.

“Pressed on all fronts but still scoreless away, Newcastle United are navigating a tricky transitional period following Alexander Isak’s departure. Three straight 0-0 away draws have left fans questioning the club’s attacking instincts, while Eddie Howe insists the team are evolving — albeit slower than some might like.”