Aston Villa have scored 21 goals in their last seven matches
Newcastle have seen both teams score in all four of their home matches this season
Nicolas Jackson has scored four in his last five appearances for club and country
Newcastle host Aston Villa at St James' Park on Saturday evening, with the Magpies looking to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 defeat at Coventry on Monday night.
Matthias Jaissle's side have been more convincing at home, but their defensive problems remain a concern.
Villa, meanwhile, have recovered from a difficult start to the season and arrive on the back of a thumping 6-0 Champions League win over Fenerbahce.
Unai Emery's side have won three and drawn one of their last four matches, and their recent attacking form makes them dangerous opponents.
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Key Stats
Newcastle have scored in all eight matches this season
Both teams have scored in all four of Newcastle's home matches
The Magpies have kept just one clean sheet in the Premier League this season
Aston Villa have conceded 11 goals in six Premier League matches this season
Both teams have scored in six of Villa's last seven games
Villa have won their last three away matches in all competitions
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Team News
Bazoumana Toure is out for Newcastle after taking an ankle knock against Coventry, while Tino Livramento is a doubt with a thigh problem.
Jacob Ramsey is also a major concern and unlikely to feature against his former club, and Anthony Elanga is not expected to return from his hamstring injury just yet.
Aston Villa will be without Matteo Ruggeri for more than a month due to a hamstring injury, while Ian Maatsen continues to recover from an ankle problem.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is expected to cover at left-back again. Leon Goretzka could make his first Premier League appearance after coming off the bench midweek, while George Hemmings and Brian Madjo are doubts. Amadou Onana remains a long-term absentee.
Need to know
Newcastle have been productive in attack this season, scoring in all eight matches and remaining unbeaten at home. However, their defensive vulnerability showed in the heavy defeats at Leeds and Coventry, and they have struggled to keep opponents quiet even at St James' Park.
The turnaround from Villa has been impressive after they failed to score in their opening three games. They have since scored freely, with the 6-0 victory over Fenerbahce following a run of high-scoring away wins against Club Brugge, Coventry and Tottenham.
Nicolas Jackson has been central to Villa's improvement, scoring five goals in all competitions. Johan Manzambi has also made an impact, registering four goal contributions in five appearances and producing an impressive volume of shots.
Prediction
Newcastle's home form offers some encouragement, but their recent defensive displays make it difficult to trust them against a Villa side playing with confidence.
The Magpies should create chances, yet they may struggle to contain the visitors' attacking options.
Villa's recent results suggest they are well placed to take advantage, particularly with Jackson in good scoring form. Both teams to score looks a strong selection, but the visitors can edge an entertaining contest.
