Newcastle United have not lost at home against Aston Villa since 2005
Head coach Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United can still achieve "great things" despite the constraints of financial rules as his side look to upset the Premier League's status quo.
Clubs who spend the most on wages have traditionally picked up the most points per game.
But both Newcastle and Sunday's opponents Aston Villa have bucked that trend in recent years with the eighth and sixth-biggest salary bills in the top flight respectively.
Newcastle qualified for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, while Aston Villa followed suit in 2024.
