Aston Villa defender James Chester has told the club's official website that he believes things will turn around at Villa Park when the new signings start to gel.

Aston Villa have not won a match since Boxing Day and have picked up just one point in 2017.

This poor form has seen them plummet down the league table to 17th - just six points adrift of the drop zone.

And things do not get any easier for Steve Bruce's struggling side as they travel to St James' Park tonight to take on high flying Newcastle United, who will return to the top of the Championship with a win.

James Chester has indicated that the players are well aware that the fans deserve better than this.

He revealed that the players that Bruce brought in during the January window are the right players but they need time to settle in their new environment.

The Wales international is eyeing a victory at Newcastle to kick-start Villa's season.

Aston Villa fans - what do you make of these comments? Can you beat Newcastle tonight? Let us know in the comments below...