Aaron Ramsdale starts as Eddie Howe makes three changes - Our predicted XI for Newcastle United to face Aston Villa

Newcastle United are heading to Villa Park on Saturday for an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Aston Villa. Kick-off is at 5:45pm live on BBC1 and TNT Sports.

Eddie Howe spoke about his desire to see Newcastle go on a good run in the FA Cup this season, so we expect that the Toon gaffer will put out a strong side.

Unai Emery is likely to do the same, so we could be in for an exciting match on Saturday evening.

It doesn't sound like Bruno Guimaraes is going to be available for this one, so the Brazilian will be a forced change for Howe, and we expect him to make a couple of other adjustments from the side that won at Spurs on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper

Aaron Ramsdale - Rambo is the cup keeper, so we expect the loanee to be between the sticks tomorrow.

Defenders

Kierean Trippier - There's simply nobody else available, so Tripps needs to keep his joints oiled to go again before his legs fully fossilise.

Malick Thiaw - While he's considerably younger than Trippier, we're sure Thiaw is gagging for a rest by now, but it's just not forthcoming.

Sven Botman - We're starting to see the Botman of old again. The Rolls-Royce is coming off the ramps again.

Lewis Hall - Hall was rested on Tuesday, and Dan Burn played instead. We expect that the young full-back will return to the fore on Saturday.

Midfielders

Joe Willock - Looked very lively on Tuesday and was robbed of a goal. Dwindling numbers in midfield means he'll get another go around.

Sandro Tonali - With Bruno Guimaraes likely missing, we need Tonali to step up and deliver the type of performances that we know he's capable of.

Jacob Ramsey - Fresh off his Player of the Match performance on Tuesday, he should be very fired up to return to his old club.

Forwards

Anthony Elanga - Like Ramsey, Elanga had his best game for the Toon on Tuesday night and looked a constant threat. Definitely earned a second consecutive start.

Anthony Gordon - This is what we feel Eddie Howe will do, not what we want, although Gordon did give us pause for thought on Tuesday, playing in this role. He may not get the goals, but he creates opportunities and terrifies defenders.

Harvey Barnes - Has two goals in one appearance in the FA Cup. He's been Newcastle's biggest goal threat all season. He must start.