Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Very proud of how the players responded. At Villa Park we feel so strong with our supporters. Good, positive energy and now we are competing.

Also added to the mix is Newcastle’s desire to finish in the top four. They currently sit third on 59 points and a loss to Villa will drop them down one spot at the worst. With the season rapidly reaching it’s conclusion they will want to secure European football as quickly as possible.