LIVE – Newcastle 2-0 Aston Villa: Duran sent off for visitors

Two of the Premier League’s in-form sides clash this afternoon when Newcastle host Aston Villa.

Eddie Howe’s side claimed their third successive win in all competitions on Saturday, a 4-0 success at struggling Ipswich, while Villa recorded their fourth win in five games with a 2-1 triumph over Manchester City.

Villa will hope to avoid a repeat of last year’s 5-1 defeat in the corresponding fixture.