Ollie Watkins wasted no time in putting Villa ahead, scoring inside the opening minute to set the tone for a dominant display. Newcastle responded before halftime through Fabian Schär’s header, but Villa seized control after the break. Ian Maatsen restored the hosts’ lead, before a Dan Burn own goal and a late strike from substitute Amadou Onana sealed all three points for Unai Emery’s side.
The result not only halted Newcastle’s winning run but also extended Villa’s own streak to five consecutive Premier League victories, underlining their momentum in the race for a top-five finish. With 57 points from 33 games, Villa climbed above Chelsea into sixth place, level with Nottingham Forest and just two points behind third-placed Newcastle, who remain locked in a fierce battle with Manchester City and Forest for Champions League qualification.
The top five teams in the Premier League this season will all secure a place in next year’s Champions League, adding extra significance to every result in the run-in. Villa’s convincing performance against a direct rival has injected fresh excitement into their campaign, as they look ahead to a crucial fixture against Manchester City that could further shape the race for Europe.
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