Newcastle can set up a happy Christmas against Aston Villa

Matt Haynes | December 18, 2015

Newcastle v Aston Villa

• Premier League
• Saturday, December 19th
• Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
• St James’ Park, Newcastle
• Live on Sky Sports 1

Magpies to fly against Villa

After two straight wins, there is Christmas spirit on Tyneside and St James’ Park is expected to be rocking and as a result, Newcastle are evens with Coral to overcome Aston Villa.

Recent victories over Liverpool and Tottenham have seen key players and deliver. Against the Reds, Georginio Wijnaldum ran the show and consequently is 7/4 to net anytime, though he is also not a bad price at 9/1 to score two or more, as the Magpies prepare for a busy Premier League Christmas schedule.

Meanwhile, fellow summer signing Aleksandar Mitrovic struck the first in their 2-1 win over Tottenham and, as a result is 5/1 to repeat that feat.

Perez puppetry pivotal

One player who has stepped up considerably for the Magpies in recent matches is striker Ayoze Perez who hit the winner against Spurs, with his craft providing the link between Mitrovic and Wijnaldum.