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Follow Premier League news conferences with managers speaking throughout the day Newcastle manager Eddie Howe speaking before Sunday's match with Aston Villa Howe says that Dan Burn is back in 'contact' training and that he will give Bruno Guimaraes 'every chance' this weekend Coming up: All the latest from Arne Slot's news conference (10: 00 GMT) as Liverpool set for Bournemouth trip Build-up to Arsenal v Manchester United on Sunday with both Mikel Arteta and Michael Carrick speaking at 13: 30 We'll also bring you the important team news and the best transfer lines as they come in Click 'Get Involved' to have your say Written by Charlotte Coates, Alastair Telfer & Mel Edwards. The fun doesn't stop here. Let's have a quick look at what Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler had to say before we head over to Merseyside for Arne Slot. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Here are the best lines from Eddie Howe. This video can not be played Eddie Howe has spoken to Matthew Raisbeck and Nisha Joshi ahead of Newcastle v Villa. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Yoane Wissa: "He is motivated to play and has passion. He is desperate to show how good he is and score goals. He has great qualities. " Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say Newcastle fan: it’s a great season regardless of how it finishes now. I’d love us to lift a trophy in one of the tournaments, but Eddie Howe has done enough to earn our praises either way. Andrew Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Sandro Tonali has a "rocket of a right foot" and Eddie Howe says he is actively being encouraged to shoot more in matches. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe says Newcastle have to "try to outperform their resources" as they placed eighth in the Premier League's highest wage bills. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United More from Eddie Howe on Lewis Miley: "He has got that inner belief in himself that he can handle anything thrown at him. To be a captain you need those qualities. He has a lot of maturity and development to do, but the signs are good. " Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe says Newcastle must come up with a solution to playing without Bruno Guimaraes but they're "hoping he can make it". Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Dan Burn's fitness: "This is the first day he is training fully and that is the key thing for him. " Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe says Lewis Miley wasn't unsettled last summer but he wanted enough minutes to develop as a player. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Yoane Wissa's "attitude is refreshing" and he's got a "real passion and enthusiasm inside of him". Eddie Howe says the striker has "great qualities" that Newcastle can use. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Anthony Gordon: "Gordon has saved his goals for the Champions League. It is strange to work out why. But I am happy with him by the way he is creating and scoring goals. "There is more in there for him to achieve. He is so committed. "Wednesday is hopefully the start of a good run. " Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe isn't "panicking" with not long left in the transfer window. He says "PSR is controlling what we are allowed to do". Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe thinks it's a "good thing" for Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade that both players are fit. He says Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson would push and elevate each other. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Aston Villa: "They have a clear way of playing and have gone on a really good run. That is very difficult to do in the Premier League. "It was a really competitive game earlier on in the season. " Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Defender Dan Burn is back in contact training today after suffering a punctured lung and broken ribs during the loss to Sunderland in December. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle will "always try and make the right decisions" on every player regarding their fitness. Eddie Howe says Bruno Guimaraes is an "inspirational figure". Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Newcastle boss Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes' fitness: "Bruno we hope it is not serious. It is still unknown. Reasonable positive after the game, so we will give him every chance this weekend. " Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe was asked about Anthony Gordon's scoring form in the Champions League compared to the Premier League. He says it's a "confusing" one but he feels there's "more to come from him". Newcastle v Aston Villa (Sun, 14: 00 GMT) Newcastle United Eddie Howe is with us so let's get right to it. He says captain Bruno Guimaraes' injury is still "unknown" but will give him "every chance" for Sunday's match. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.