Newcastle v Aston Villa
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Continuing their recent revival, Aston Villa post consecutive league wins at St. James' Park for the first time since 1957-58 by beating Newcastle United 1-0. The visitors move level on points with their ailing hosts thanks to Manzambi's first-half header, which ultimately splits the two sides. Villa also struck the post through Buendia, Mbaye twice came close, and Hornicek had to make a sharp stop to deny Barkley; meanwhile, Newcastle wasted two late Wissa efforts, after Suzuki had tipped away a stinging Botman shot. All of which left Villa with an xG of 1.5 from 15 attempts, compared to the Magpies' 1.06 from 16 - collectively, only four were on target. After securing maximum points from their first two Champions League fixtures, Emery's men are now showing signs of life on the domestic front, and Villa's Basque boss will be delighted with his 100th Premier League win. His team will be back in action on Wednesday, when they host Norwegian champions Viking, while Newcastle must wait until next weekend to visit Crystal Palace. That's all from Tyneside today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0-1 ASTON VILLA
Surely putting the seal on another impressive personal performance, Suzuki leaps up high to claim a desperate high cross into his box. There are only seconds remaining now.
Nico Gonzalez sees a fierce 20-yard drive charged down, shortly before the assistant's flag is raised to indicate offside. Newcastle are running out of time to salvage something from this game.
Both Wissa and Nico Gonzalez have crosses partly cleared, before Hall topples over on the edge of Villa's area. The referee waves away some hopeful appeals for a free-kick.
The home fans still have hope, as six minutes of stoppage time are indicated by the fourth official. Will Villa be able to hang on for their second win in four days?
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.06
Expected Goals
1.50
49%
Possession
51%
1 (6%)
Shots on Goal
3 (20%)
0
Big Chances Created
3
4
Corners Won
5
333 (83%)
Accurate Passes
347 (80%)
53
Duels Won
53
2
Saves
1
14
Fouls Committed
11





