The Premier League’s mid-table sides continue to thwart each other, with Bournemouth’s 1-0 win against Fulham on Monday ending the spell of form that saw Andoni Iraola’s side fall out of contention for the top five, and simultaneously all but end Fulham’s faint hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Aston Villa and Newcastle United will meet for the 175th time across all competitions when they collide at Villa Park on Saturday.

Aston Villa and Newcastle battle in a potentially crucial meeting of two ambitious Premier League clubs. The visitors continued their flying form in midweek with a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace lifting them into the third,

Above the stadium is a plane with a banner trailing the words: The players emerge from the tunnel, both sides in their home kits, City in all royal blue, Liverpool in all red.

Departing Manchester City midfiielder Kevin De Bruyne has said he is "open" to staying in the Premier League next season as he searches for a new club.

The Cityzens look to tighten their grip on fourth place as they head to Merseyside to face David Moyes' Toffees.