Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is convinced they're capable of competing for the top four in the future.
Given is impressed by what Newcastle United are achieving this season.
He told Absolute Radio: "It's possible, yeah, but it's not a sprint, it's a marathon the premier league, and Newcastle have had a great start, but it's a long, long season, a long, long winter and what we're told in April, May time or whatever where we're going to end up, not after three months or whatever. But you never know in football. I mean I was in the champions league with Newcastle for a few years as well and it is possible."
Listen to Sunderland vs Aston Villa this Saturday 29th October on Rock 'N' Roll Football only on Absolute Radio extra - on DAB Digital Radio, 1215AM and online in the UK from 1.30pm. Tune in for the full Shay Given interview.
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