Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 · SAT, OCT 17
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa match report: Aston Villa edge Newcastle United at St James' Park
A first-half Johan Manzambi goal settled a tight Premier League match in Aston Villa's favour, as Newcastle United's second-half pressure failed to produce an equaliser.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Aston Villa won 1-0 away at Newcastle United. The only goal came in the first half, with the half-time score 1-0 to Aston Villa. The result is recorded as an away win.
Goals
Johan Manzambi scored for Aston Villa in the 36th minute, assisted by Joao Gomes. The goal takes Johan Manzambi to 2 Premier League goals for Aston Villa this season. No further goals were scored.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Newcastle United were on top for most of the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Aston Villa had the better of the shots on target, 3 to Newcastle United's 1. Newcastle United produced more dangerous attacks, 78 to Aston Villa's 49. Possession was close, with Aston Villa at 51% and Newcastle United at 49%.
Discipline
Newcastle United picked up 6 yellow cards, while Aston Villa received 2. There were no red cards in the match. The match official was Jarred Gillett.
Streaks
Aston Villa are now unbeaten in 3 Premier League matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Newcastle United the favourites, at an implied 42%; Newcastle United lost the match.
What it means
Newcastle United are 11th in the table with 8 points and a goal difference of -4. Aston Villa are 12th with 8 points and a goal difference of -4.
Verdict
Aston Villa took the points through Manzambi's first-half goal, holding off Newcastle United's second-half pressure. Newcastle United had more dangerous attacks but could not convert their chances. The result leaves both sides level on points and goal difference in the table.