Aston Villa and Newcastle United square off at Villa Park at 1:30 PM today, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Premier League.

Aston Villa are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Newcastle United will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Newcastle United lead the rivalry with 5 wins over Aston Villa's 3. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Aston Villa edged it 4-1.

Aston Villa's preferred 4-2-3-1 shape may stretch the field, while Newcastle United's 4-3-3 setup looks built for discipline.

With so much at stake in the Premier League, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.