Newcastle v Aston Villa: Team news
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Newcastle are hoping Kieran Trippier will recover from a calf problem in time to keep his place on Sunday.
Paul Dummett could return from a hamstring injury but Matt Targett is ineligible to face his parent club.
Philippe Coutinho should be fit for Villa despite being substituted with cramp in midweek, but Emi Buendia is a major doubt because of a bruised hip and Bertrand Traore has a hamstring injury.
Ezri Konsa begins a two-match ban, with Calum Chambers poised to deputise.