Having won 4, lost 1 and drawn 2 of the seven games so far in the premiership at Villa park, 3 points is a distinct possibility. Newcastle badly in need of a win which would see them back into a European spot. A defeat could see them in the lower half of the table for the first time this season. Bad news for Newcastle is that the injuries on Alan Shearer hace taken their toll. He will not play today. The Expected lineup is:-

Given

Hughes ...Lee..... Goma ....

Barton ...Solano ..... Acuna ..... Speed .... Griffin

Dyer

Cordone

on the bench LuaLua, Harper, Glass, Caldwell, Domi and Bassedas

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

Answers

Looks like a Xmas tree formation to me.

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

ok Rik, where is the fairy on the tree??

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

Shearer out;Rob Lee skipper.

Team: Given, Griffen, Goma, Hughes, Barton, Solano, Lee, Speed, Acuna, Dyer, Cordone.

Could still be either 3 or 4 at the back.

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

Buff....we sold Lionel to Cambridge. ;-)

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

Even Stephen then Clarky. Deep and crisp and even as well? Good. King Wenceslass last went out for a feast when the snow lay all about. Mary - Christmas is coming.

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

I think those beer fumes are getting to you, Screach. ;-))

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000

They will now - I'm gonna have some liquid breakfast. Hic!

-- Anonymous, December 02, 2000