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Five matches make up Saturday's Premier League action and BBC Sport will bring you every kick.
Brentford v Brighton
Crystal Palace v Bournemouth
Everton v Manchester City
West Ham v Southampton
Aston Villa v Newcastle (17:30 BST)
All kick-off times 15:00 BST unless stated
Newcastle are the Premier League's momentum monsters, especially since winning the Carabao Cup, but their excellent form goes back further than that.
Seventh-placed Aston Villa are also in great shape, on a run of four successive league wins, and although they lost the tie overall, they were sensational in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain.
Villa's comeback on the night, to win 3-2 after falling 2-0 down, took me by surprise but they really showed what they are made of. I think PSG will win this season's Champions League, but Villa pushed them all the way.
This is going to be a cracking game, and also a feisty one with what is at stake in the top-five race. Who or what decides it might come down to fine margins, and who makes the most of their chances, because both teams are going to get opportunities.
Villa will score, whoever they play up top, although maybe they should take Marco Asensio off penalties. He missed two spot-kicks last weekend against Southampton after I told everyone to watch out for him on the Fantasy 606 pod, which sums up my FPL season and predicting ability in one fell swoop.
You could make an argument for both teams here, but I am going with Newcastle, because of how good they were when I watched them at St James' Park on Wednesday to beat Palace 5-0.
Harvey Barnes was electric, just unbelievably good down the left, and the same goes for Jacob Murphy on the other flank - his opening goal was absolutely amazing, because who shoots from there?
With those two playing the way they are, Newcastle are going to keep on winning.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Aston Villa have won nine of their past 10 games across all competitions, while Newcastle have carried on their momentum from winning the Carabao Cup - despite now being without recovering manager Eddie Howe.
With just five points separating the two sides in the Premier League and both right in the middle of the fight to secure Champions League football next season, it sets up for a tasty battle between the two in-form teams at Villa Park on Saturday evening.
While they go head to head on the pitch, we asked our fan contributors for the club's to tell us how they are feeling off it before the big game.
Here is what Richard Sutherland from The Villa Park Podcast, external had to say..
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Nat Hayward
BBC Sport journalist
Newcastle United assistant boss Jason Tindall has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Aston Villa (17:30 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Tindall began with the latest on Eddie Howe's recovery from pneumonia: "There's no fresh update since Wednesday's game. He's recovering at the minute and as soon as there's any more updates the fans and media will be the first to know."
Defender Sven Botman will not return this weekend but is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery and "maybe next weekend he could be in contention for selection".
When asked about team selection before a key game in the race for Champions League qualification, he said: "When you're wining games, it becomes difficult to change the team unless players aren't performing. In some ways, the team does pick itself. Sometimes it's easy to get frustrated when you're not playing but you have to put yourself in the shoes of the players in front of you."
Anthony Gordon has had to sit on the bench since his return: "Anthony has played the game long enough to understand the team is playing very well. Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy are performing extremely well."
On Murphy's impressive season: "Jacob is only behind [Mohamed] Salah in assists this season. That says it all. He's been here a long time and if we'd signed him from Spain, Brazil, or anywhere else in the world, he'd be receiving more plaudits than he is. His performances don't surprise us. He works so hard and we can rely on him."
He said there is "more to come" from Sandro Tonali: "When you see him when he first came to now, there's been huge growth in him as a player. The demands we set for the players, there's always room for improvement. He's been delivering some fantastic performances."
Tindall played down his clash with Villa boss Unai Emery during the fixture at St James' Park: "I'll always offer my hand for the opposition manager. In this game, all you want to do is win. I'm very passionate, it's the only thing that crosses your mind during battle. It's frustrating at times. I'll certainly hold my hand out to him."
On the challenge at Villa Park: "Every time we've been to Villa Park the atmosphere has been very good. There's similarities to St James' Park. We have to deal with the crowd, just as teams do at St James'. But, we're in a good moment and delivering good performances. Now we need to be consistent."
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Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle could make "a huge statement of intent" if they were to beat Aston Villa on Saturday, says former defender Steve Howey.
The Magpies moved up to third in the Premier League table with a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday and hold a five-point advantage over Villa heading into the match.
Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport programme, Howey said: "The form at the moment is very, very good. For me, if they get a performance, if they get a win against Aston Villa on Saturday, that is a huge statement of intent.
"They have been putting across their intent over the past couple of matches, certainly since the Carabao Cup final when you would have thought doing what they did, going in the history books, that there for would drop-off but there hasn't.
"Granted, a couple of games they haven't played very well but they have gotten across the line. But they are playing against a Villa team who, let's be honest, are a very, very good team themselves.
"Watching them against PSG, they have got a threat. [Youri] Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, [Ollie] Watkins, [Marcus] Rashford, [Marco] Asensio, they have got players like that so they are a very good attacking force. It is at Villa Park, the atmosphere there is a feel-good factor, so that will be a very difficult game – certainly one to pick up points in.
"But if they can go there and win, you have to say Newcastle will be more than favourites to get one of those Champions League places because that is a difficult game."
Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa have lost five of their past six Premier League games against Newcastle (W1), as many as they had in their previous 16 against the Magpies in the division (W4 D7).
Jacob Murphy has had a hand in 13 goals in his past 17 away Premier League appearances for Newcastle (four goals, nine assists), while he has three assists in seven games against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa have won each of their past four Premier League matches, conceding just one goal. Villa are looking to win five in a row for the first time since April 2023.
Joe Rindl
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesIt is quite odd for a player to have a breakthrough season aged 30, but that is exactly what is happening with Jacob Murphy, who did not start more than 17 Premier League matches in a single season until this campaign.
Murphy had a goal, an assist and a whole host of other chances created all before half-time in Wednesday's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
It means, of all the English players in the Premier League this season, only Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins have more goal involvements than Murphy.
Or, put another way, Murphy has a higher combined goals and assists total this term than Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, Eberechi Eze and Dominic Solanke - who were all in the last England squad.
Read more on Murphy's season here
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts on Wednesday night's Premier League game between Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
Here are some of your comments:
Newcastle fans:
Fraser: Brilliant performance and good to see goals coming from different players. Tonali is on another level. Newcastle have tightened up their defence and it's noticeable how much they have improved, it feels like they can beat anyone at the moment.
Chris: Incredible performance. Jacob Murphy playing his way into Tuchel's plans, surely there isn't a better winger in form at the moment. And just another world class performance from a team riding on the crest of a wave. Well done lads, you've done the gaffer proud!
James: What a difference a trophy makes. The fact we can score nine goals in two games without even needing one of our best attackers in Anthony Gordon - and without our manager on the touchline to boot - just shows how high the confidence is on Tyneside at the moment.
Even Isak doesn't look on top of his game since Wembley, but he's giving Barnes and Murphy the chance to shine and boy they're taking it. Trophy in the bag, third in the table and in the driving seat for Champions League football next season? We're pinching ourselves!
Paul: Murphy and Barnes, otherwise mediocre squad players, are currently epitomising what confidence does to a player's form. Murphy suddenly being touted for England and Barnes making it tough for Gordon to just breeze back in to the first team fold. I think the fact Newcastle have stuck by and developed so many 'legacy' players from the Ashley era is credit to Eddie Howe and his staff's ability to get the very best out of players.
Crystal Palace fans:
Bill: We've been found out. One or two players reading their own press and believing it. Minds might be on the cup but they can forget that. Usual finish between 10th and 15th so another 'groundhog' season.
Peter: Our worst performance in months!!
Conceded 10 goals in two games now, as soon as Eze had the penalty saved (which was terrible by the way) we had no confidence as a team and it showed in and out of possession. There were so many mistakes and errors, it wasn't easy to watch.
I love what Glasner has done with the squad and the style of play but a bad day at the office today. I just really hope he stays with us for next season.
Kevin: Diabolical performance! Like we're a team of strangers all of a sudden! From being one of the meanest defences to ship 10 goals in two games is nothing short of a disgrace. The fans who went up to Newcastle should be refunded! Thank God we're safe from relegation - our only saving grace.
Steve: The run-in to the end of the season was always going to be difficult. But, this and the City result show clearly where Palace sit in the Premier League. Newcastle were stronger, quicker to the ball and brutally efficient in front of goal. Glasner has achieved a lot with this group of players, but these two results cry out for more quality. Perhaps, it is time to play Esse, Franca and Devenny at the expense of the more established first team players. If not now, when?
Juventus have made Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali one of their summer transfer targets. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
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Adwaidh Rajan
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesThere were questions about how Newcastle United will cope in the absence of Eddie Howe during a crucial part of their season.
The Magpies manager was not at St James' Park for Crystal Palace's visit and will also miss the trip to Aston Villa next Saturday as he continues his recovery from pneumonia.
But a ruthless 5-0 victory against Palace will go long way in dispelling any doubts of this Newcastle side's calibre.
The win moved them up to third in the Premier League table and they are only four points behind second-placed Arsenal, who they face in their penultimate game of the season.
With their front three of Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak, all of whom were on target against the Eagles, in superb form, Howe's side will be eyeing a strong finish to their campaign.
They visit seventh-placed Aston Villa on Saturday before games against Ipswich, Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton.
It was Isak's 21st league goal of the season while Murphy has now has six goal involvements in four games.
Barnes, who is keeping Anthony Gordon on the bench, has nine goals and three assists this season and trio will play a vital role as Newcastle look to return to European football.
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We spoke pre-game about maintaining the standards we set ourselves at the weekend, about being really aggressive and on the front foot. I thought the players went about that and executed that brilliantly."
On naming an unchanged team again: "We've got a fantastic squad and the balance of the team has been great. We've got some players on the bench who can come on the pitch and make a difference. We're confident, we've had a good run of results and we have to remain level headed and work hard every day to go out and deliver performances."
On the boost winning the Carabao Cup gave Newcastle: "That gave us huge confidence, we went out and delivered a performance against arguably one of the best teams in Europe in Liverpool. We were able to enjoy that for a period of time but we knew what our objectives were for the remainder of the season - to finish as high up the league table as possible.
"The manager always leads and sets that example of never switching off. They've gone out there, been really consistent and delivering performances."
On not having spoken to Eddie Howe about footballing matters yet: "I think at a time like this the most important thing is your health, that you rest and recover. We wish Eddie all the best and the more he can rest the sooner he'll be back."
On wanting to be in the Champions League: "That's where we want to get to. Everybody in the Premier League wants to be in the champions league. We've experienced it before and we want more of it.
"We've got six cup finals now remaining and we have to stay focused to be able to go out there and deliver the performances we know will help us to get Champions League."
Image source, Getty ImagesJacob Murphy has been directly involved in 17 goals across his past 18 Premier League games (eight goals, nine assists) - as many as in his previous 59 appearances in the competition. In fact, Murphy's 19 goal involvements this season is as many as in his previous three campaigns combined.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak has scored 21 Premier League goals this season – his joint-best tally across a single campaign in the competition. His 27 goal involvements this term is the most for a Newcastle player in a Premier League season since Alan Shearer in 2001-02 (also 27).
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle forward Jacob Murphy, speaking to Sky Sports: "We're in a great place at the moment. We started off really well.
"We knew this game was going to be really difficult. Their away form recently has been top notch. We knew it would be difficult if we didn't start fast. We started really quick and got our reward.
"We're not studying [the table] too hard. We knew a win today would put us in a good position. We're in a good position but there's a lot more weekends to go and a lot can change so we have to stay on top of our game and keep going."
On whether he meant to shoot for his goal: "I did mean it, yeah! When the juice is flowing, you've just got to hit it. The defender's come out so it was going to be hard to get it through him so I thought 'aah, just shoot here'. Lovely.
"We always knew that the first goal was going to be really important so I'm happy to get it and happy to start of so well."
On how things have been without Eddie Howe: "Everyone has shared texts with him and he's on the road to recovery. We're missing him but once again I think we put a performance in that he'd be really proud of.
"There's so many we need to thank for tonight as well that are continuing the great work the gaffer does with us."
Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle goalscorer Harvey Barnes, speaking to Premier League Productions: "We spoke the other day about building on results, today was a perfect example.
"We knew it was going to be a test tonight. We started the game so well and got a comfortable lead."
On Jacob Murphy's form and fans demanding an England call-up: "He's playing unbelievable. He's such a character in the changing room, and deserves everything he's getting. I'm joining the petition.
On his performance: "I'm really happy. When I'm out on the pitch I just want to help the team. I'm doing that at the minute."
On Eddie Howe: "We haven't heard much to be honest. I know he's recovering and heading the right way which is great news. A few of the lads have sent him some messages. But we're just focusing on our job."
On assistant manager Jason Tindall: "100% record at the minute so he'll be happy. We're so well-drilled throughout the year. Of course the gaffer not being here is a miss, but we know our roles so well.
"This is where we want to be. We've got ourselves in a really good position."
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Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle United are "better" for having been restricted by profit and sustainability rules while Eddie Howe has been in charge of the team, says The i Paper's chief football writer Daniel Storey.
Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport, he said: "I understand a lot of Newcastle fans aren't happy with it [PSR] and I understand that Eddie Howe might have liked to have invested more in his squad.
"But, to my mind, if you allow Newcastle United or any team that Eddie Howe is managing to spend whatever money they want, you actually end up removing a little bit of what makes Eddie Howe a fantastic football manager.
"You remove some of the raison d'etre of having him manage your football club, because what he was superb at at Bournemouth is exactly what he has been doing at Newcastle, but he is now doing it with a higher calibre squad.
"I honestly don't believe that if Newcastle had been able to spend £100m or more in the transfer window then the likes of Dan Burn would not have been starting at Wembley.
"You look at the butterfly-effect of that and the difference it makes and it becomes very obvious that Newcastle are better for having to work at that because it allows Eddie Howe to think 'everything else is out of my hands, this is what I have got to work with'.
"He has always been a better coach when he has known what he has go to work with and is able to inspire. And boy is he doing that at the moment."
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has had a really tough time and the most important thing is that he makes a speedy recovery from his illness.
His players put in a performance to make him proud in Sunday's win over Manchester United, and I can see them doing the same again here.
The Magpies have won four games in a row and, with a top-five place in their sights, I just can't see past them winning this one too on current form, especially at home.
It will be close though. Crystal Palace have picked up more points on the road this season than they have at Selhurst Park, and they caused Manchester City plenty of problems early on at the weekend.
City fought back well to win after going 2-0 down, but we saw how Palace's plan worked early on and how dangerous they are on the break.
They will do the same thing this time, with their wing-backs picking their moments to spring forward, and they will certainly pose a threat even if Newcastle have most of the ball.
I think Palace will score, but Newcastle are going to be hard to keep out.
I've always been a fan of Harvey Barnes and, with his competition with Anthony Gordon on the left flank, and Jacob Murphy on the other side, they have got lots of firepower alongside Alexander Isak.
Sutton's prediction: 2-1
Image source, Getty ImagesSince 14 December, Newcastle have won more games than any other Premier League side (18 of 23) and their tally of 53 goals is only behind Liverpool (61) and Manchester City (58) in that time.
Crystal Palace have won just one of their past seven Premier League games against Newcastle - a 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park in April last year.
Meanwhile, the Eagles have scored in their past 13 league matches. Only twice in their top-flight history have they scored in 14 in a row, doing so between August-November 1979 and May-October 1991.
Newcastle United have beaten Real Madrid and Barcelona to the signing of Malaga's 18-year-old Spanish winger Antonio Cordero. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Eddie Howe has told the club's board that he wants to keep their best players this summer, including striker Alexander Isak, who has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external
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