Dean Smith expects ‘extra edge’ when Villa travel to Steve Bruce’s Newcastle

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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith believes Newcastle counterpart Steve Bruce will be determined to deliver a blow to the midlands club’s survival hopes when the teams meet on Wednesday night.

The Magpies welcome Smith’s side to Tyneside on Wednesday with Bruce aiming to secure his first win over Villa since leaving in 2018.

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