Aston Villa face Newcastle United on Monday hoping to pick up Premier League points for the first time in a month.

Dean Smith’s side have lost three league matches on the bounce since winning 2-1 against Brighton in October.

They were beaten 2-1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux before the international break in an indifferent performance.

Here's what you need to know as domestic action returns to Villa Park with the visit of Steve Bruce's Magpies.

What time is kick-off?

The game kicks off at 8pm on Monday, November 25.

Is it on TV?

Yes. The game will be shown live on Sky Sports, with both Main Event and Premier League channels starting coverage from 7pm.

Sky customers can also stream the game on Sky Go.

Villa team news

Jack Grealish is finally back in a Villa shirt as the skipper makes his long-awaited return to match action against Newcastle.

Dean Smith, has brought Grealish straight back into the starting line-up with Trezeguet dropping out, despite scoring in the last two.

Elsewhere, Tom Heaton has shaken off a calf knock of his own - sustained during the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool - as the No.1 claims his starting shirt back.

Bjorn Engels misses out with Ezri Konsa again partnering Tyrone Mings at the hart of Villa's defence.

Conor Hourihane also starts in midfield alongside in-form John McGinn and Douglas Luiz, the latter tasked with protecting Villa's defence. Marvelous Nakamba surprisingly drops out.

Who is the referee?

Lee Mason is the man in the middle and will be assisted by Scott Ledger and Mark Scholes. Tim Robinson is the fourth official with Jarred Gillett acting as the VAR.

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Latest odds

Villa 21/20

Draw 12/5

Newcastle 5/2.