Newcastle United 4-0 Aston Villa highlights as Magpies run riot in convincing victory

Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of Newcastle United vs Aston Villa at St James' Park. The Magpies are looking to build on last week's superb win at Spurs as they welcome the Midlands outfit to Tyneside.

Aston Villa have recently appointed Unai Emery as Steven Gerrard's replacement but the Spaniard won't be in the dugout this afternoon. Emery is expected in the north east this weekend and could watch his new side from the stands.

As for Newcastle, a win today coupled with Tottenham failing to beat Bournemouth could see the Magpies move up to third in the table. Eddie Howe wants to keep his feet on the ground as his side gain momentum heading into the World Cup break.

Aaron Stokes, Lee Ryder and Ciaran Kelly will be at St James' Park this afternoon to bring you all the latest as it happens, with the post-match reaction and analysis to follow the final whistle.