Charlie Nicholas makes prediction on Newcastle United VS Aston Villa clash

  Newcastle United welcome Aston Villa at St James' Park on Wednesday night. Steve Bruce's side beat Sheffield United 3-0 last week and they are a bit closer to the 40-point mark. Villa have managed just one point from their two games since the restart. They remain firmly in the relegation zone. Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has made his prediction for the game between the two sides. "Not only have I complimented Steve Bruce at every opportunity, but I cannot remember the last time Newcastle won 3-0. They only needed to get Joelinton into a position where he can score and sometimes that is all it takes. You did feel sorry for him, and it is uncomfortable when you watch them and the fans are getting on his back," Nicholas said. "Steve Bruce has probably worked with him as well as others on having some belief, that if you get into the right areas, you will score. They are the most important goals and you need to be in the areas where it matters. Joelinton got in amongst it and in and around these areas where the opportunities may arise. "Surely the worry disappears with the fans not being there and the high demands that they make sometimes. The players may have become more courageous. The best strikers miss chances but they are always back for more, and this is what builds and instils confidence. "I thought Aston Villa did well against Chelsea and thought they were going to prove me wrong again. Chelsea did not even work for it and the equalising goal was a shambles defensively for Villa. Jack Grealish is still playing his part. If you have to play two forwards, play two. If you disrupt the shape and take risks, do it. "Newcastle are sitting sweet and there will be a takeover sooner or later. I do not see enough Villa players wanting to get on the ball and making things happen. Perhaps John McGinn or Conor Hourihane should get in behind, but the wide men are not delivering and have to do more. Dean Smith will play with the same system and it is just not enough." Nicholas thinks the game will end with 2-1 score and the three points will be Newcastle United's.