Predicted Aston Villa line-up for Newcastle as Steven Gerrard is forced into changes

After a wonderful Tuesday night at St James' Park which saw Newcastle United demolish Everton 3-1 to claim consecutive victories for the first time this season, Newcastle are the hosts again this weekend as Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa roll into town.

Having just picked up two wins in a row for the first time, Eddie Howe's side immediately want to go one better and make it three, pulling them further away from the bottom three which they finally managed to escape on Tuesday evening.

Aston Villa had their own midweek fixture, as they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds United at Elland Road. Gerrard's side had been behind before turning the game on its head to lead 3-1, only for Leeds to then peg them back again.

The game was costly for Villa aside from failing to pick up the win, as Emi Buendia picked up an injury as well as Ezri Konsa being given a red card for two bookable offences.

As they can't put out an unchanged side, Chronicle Live has predicted the XI most likely to be picked by Steven Gerrard:

Whilst the Argentine hasn't been the same imperious shot-stopper that he was last season, he's still clearly the number one for the Villains.

Cash has nailed down the right back slot ever since moving to Villa from Nottingham Forest, whilst Digne was seen as an upgrade on Matt Targett in an attacking sense and has started every game since his move from Everton. This allowed Targett to move on loan to St James' Park.

Mings had a very poor night against Leeds but he is still the club captain, so expect him to start on the left side of the centre back pairing. Courtney Hause could come in for the suspended Konsa, but Chambers came on there for his debut since moving from Arsenal during the Leeds game after the