It was 21 years since Aston Villa fans last saw their team last win at St James’ Park.

Unai Emery’s side managing to end that run of no wins on Tyneside, just under three weeks ago.

Now Aston Villa fans hoping to see a first win in the FA Cup against Newcastle United in over 25 years.

A place in the FA Cup fifth round is at stake when the two teams meet at 5.45pm on Saturday,

Some very differing views expressed by Villa supporters ahead of facing United.

Aston Villa fans commenting via their Villa Talk message board:

‘Howe’s thug approach has already caused us one major injury so i’d be resting the likes of Rogers.’

‘After a run of poor performances at home we need a reset. We have other priorities this season so this is not an important game for us.’

‘I’d rest Buendia he’s been playing a lot of football and use Elliot instead. As poor as Buendia has been lately, has won us few matches by himself this season already. He’s bound to play pivotal role in a game or two, would rather not risk him against these bunch of cloggers.

If Mings has...