Unai Emery says Villa’s rotten record at Newcastle provides only more motivation to begin fixing their Premier League away form on Tyneside.

Aston Villa head to Newcastle United on Boxing Day hoping to secure their fifth win in the space of six matches in all competitions. After a run of eight games without a win, Villa returned to winning ways with victories over Brentford and Southampton and then followed those successes up with their triumph in Leipzig.

Unai Emery has admitted it is going to be 'very difficult' for his Aston Villa side against Newcastle United as the Spaniard spoke of his 'respect' for the Magpies. Aston Villa go into the Boxing Day clash two places above Newcastle,

Unai Emery has challenged Morgan Rogers to hit double figures in both Premier League goals and assists this season.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the media ahead of Aston Villa's Premier League clash against Man City

Aston Villa are currently seventh in the league and not enjoying the best of seasons.They have been inconsistent this season and the poor form of striker Ollie Watkins has been a huge concern for

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a "very difficult" challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.

The Magpies go into Thursday's game following successive 4-0 league wins over Leicester and Ipswich, with Newcastle having also done the double over Villa last season.