The skipper picked up an ankle injury against PSV in midweek and was not included in the squad despite Eddie Howe promising to “give him every chance” against Villa.
Miley will take his place in the only change to the squad, with Joelinton joining him to make his 250th appearance for the Magpies. He will also directly enter the top ten of the club’s Premier League appearances list with his 204th top-flight appearance.
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Dan Burn returns after suffering a punctured lung and fractured ribs against Sunderland last month, as does William Osula, who last played at West Ham in early November due to an ankle problem.
Kieran Trippier captained the side in Guimaraes’ absence. Jacob Ramsey was on the bench against his former club.
Newcastle United: Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier (c), Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Eoin Vessa, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, Malik Thio, Lewis Miley
Substitute: Aaron Ramsdale / William Orsula / Anthony Elanga / Nick Waltermade / Joe Willock / Dan Byrne / Alex Murphy / Jacob Ramsey / Leo Shah
