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 due to a bruised hip and Bertrand Traore has a hamstring injury.
Ezri Konsa begins a two-match ban, with Calum Chambers poised to deputise.
LAWRO'S PREDICTION
There have been plenty of positives for both teams in the past couple of weeks and this has the making of a really good game.