BBC · Feb 11, 2022
Newcastle United v Aston Villa
Kieran Trippier scored with a brilliant free-kick against Everton on Tuesday and has been described as "outstanding" by Newcastle head coach Eddie HoweTEAM NEWS
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.
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