Newcastle vs Aston Villa LIVE: Steve Bruce's side in vital need of three points as they look to pull clear of the bottom three while Villa aim to overtake Liverpool
Newcastle host Aston Villa at St James' Park in Friday night's Premier League action.
The Magpies desperately need a win after being dragged into the relegation battle with Steve Bruce's side just one point above the bottom three. Villa, however, can go above Liverpool with a victory in the North East.
Follow Sportsmail's KATHRYN BATTE for live EPL coverage of Newcastle vs Aston Villa, including scoreline, lineups and build-up.
