Wayward.

Miguel Almiron is still looking for his first Newcastle goal in the Premier League and you can see why.

The Paraguayan, no goals and no assists since joining last January, darts forward but blazes a left-footed drive high into the stand.

Chris Sutton
Former Aston Villa striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

This is a game Aston Villa fans will want to see a response from their team after that 2-1 defeat to Wolves but Newcastle won't be an easy target.

Villa have come out of the traps quickly, pressing Newcastle high up the pitch.

Douglas Luiz's shot from the edge of the area deflects away.

Looking forward to watching the exciting Allan Saint-Maximin in action tonight.

A real livewire.

Newcastle get us under way.

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Steve Bruce comes out of the tunnel at Villa Park.

A thumbs up to the crowd, a reasonable welcome from the home supporters.

No cabbages, that is for sure.

A quick mention of Premier League football during the festive period, it properly kicks in from Saturday.

We have games on 30 November then 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 of December and 1, 2 January.

Buzzin'.

Great shout!

"Steve, Steve."

Half of the coaching staff turn around...

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What a job Steve Bruce is doing at Newcastle, victory today will lift them above the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham into ninth place.

They have 15 points after 12 league matches, six more than at the same stage last season under Rafael Benitez.

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16 of the 20 goals conceded by Aston Villa this season have come after half-time, costing them 11 points.

They have also suffered three straight league defeats in the same season for the first time since a run of five in February 2017.

A true Peter Withe story...

Once given a touchline ban in Thailand for wearing shorts instead of a suit.

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The six names for this year's Sports Personality of the Year have now been announced.

Head here to find out who makes the shortlist of six.

Barman. Mortgage adviser. England international.

Ten years after being released by Southampton for being too small, Tyrone Mings starts today against Newcastle having played for England in the international break.

In between, he drove a £100 Citroen Saxo, threw a sickie to go on trial at Ipswich Town and had a "pop and growl" at Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy.

Here, BBC Sport speaks to some of the people who have helped him rise from ninth-tier Corsham Town to full international.

Read the full piece

Alan Hutton
Former Aston Villa defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think it will be a bit of a mixed reception for Steve Bruce tonight but he did well at the end of the day.

I don't think many people knew how bad it really was going into the next season - the finances and what he had to work with. Ultimately though, the results weren't good enough and the club had to change.

I hope the fans give him a decent welcome, round of applause and then we can move on.

We've had a text which reads, "Charles N'Zogbia, David Ginola."

Is that two answers or is it Ginola texting in with one answer?

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Villa have not really recovered from losing so late on against Liverpool, and the past few weeks have been a bit of reality check for them.

That is what life is like for a promoted team, with as many downs as ups, but I think Villa will be smiling again on Monday night.

Prediction: 2-0

Like tonight's official Premier League team sheet, do we mind calling him by his full name please?

That's Stephen Roger Bruce to you.

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