Newcastle United are back in Premier League action this evening (kick-off 8:15pm) as they make the difficult trip to high-flying Aston Villa.
Eddie Howe's men won 2-0 at Fulham on Saturday to advance into the fifth round of the FA Cup and claim only their fourth away victory of the 2022-23.
United have struggled on their travels this campaign, a statement no one wants to hear ahead of visiting Villa, who have the best home record in the Premier League with 28 points collected from a possible 30.
Howe's men are set to be boosted by Kieran Trippier's availability. The England international withdrew with a groin injury at the weekend but immediately declared him fit to face for Villa. Meanwhile, Miguel Almiron is likely to return to the squad after missing the trip to Craven Cottage through illness.
The Paraguayan has attracted strong interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab but looks set to remain at St James' Park with negotiations understood to have stalled.
Will Howe hand Almiron an instant recall to his starting XI? Or will he stick with Jacob Murphy? NewcastleWorld predicts how Newcastle will line-up at Villa Park this evening:
1. GK: Martin Dubravka
The Slovakian is eyeing back-to-back clean sheets after recording his third of the campaign at Fulham on Saturday. | AFP via Getty Images
2. RB: Kieran Trippier
The England international is nursing a groin injury but is expected to feature at Villa Park. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar has stayed fit throughout the season while centre-back partners Lascelles and Botman have had their respective injury problems. | Getty Images
4. CB: Sven Botman
The Dutchman is getting better, fitter and stronger as each game comes. His performance at Fulham on Saturday was his best for a while. | Getty Images