Newcastle United climbed to fifth in the Premier League table with an impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring after just two minutes with a fantastic goal. Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran was sent off in the 32nd minute for a stamp on Fabian Schar.
Alexander Isak doubled the lead on the hour mark, and Joelinton sealed the victory with a late strike to make the score Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa. Eddie Howe made two changes from the 4-0 victory against Ipswich Town. Kieran Trippier replaced Tino Livramento at right-back due to illness.
Joelinton returned to the starting line-up after serving a suspension, replacing Joe Willock. Newcastle were dominant throughout, and the players delivered a solid performance to secure another clean sheet. So, how did the Magpies perform in this Newcastle vs Aston Villa game? Here are the Newcastle player ratings vs Aston Villa from their 3-0 win against Aston Villa at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle player ratings vs Aston Villa - Premier League
Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka (7.5/10)
Made an excellent diving save to deny Lucas Digne’s free-kick. Another calm and confident display from the experienced Slovakian.
Right Back: Kieran Trippier (7/10)
Defensively solid and effective in attack. Recovered well after an early booking and provided balance on the right flank.
Centre Back: Fabian Schar (7/10)
Handled Villa’s strikers with ease. Played a key role in the match’s turning point when fouled by Duran.
Centre Back: Dan Burn (7.5/10)
A defensive powerhouse throughout the game. Secured another clean sheet and showed excellent positioning against Villa’s attack.
Left Back: Lewis Hall (8/10)
Clever overlapping runs helped create space for Gordon’s opener. Delivered another reliable performance on the left side.
Centre Midfielder: Sandro Tonali (7.5/10)
Controlled the midfield with his defensive work. Broke up Villa’s play and contributed to Newcastle’s attacking moves with precision.
Centre Midfielder: Bruno Guimaraes (8.5/10)
A standout performer. His pressing and creative passes unlocked Villa’s defence for the second goal. Constantly a goal threat.
Centre Midfielder: Joelinton (7.5/10)
Dominated the midfield with his physicality and aggression. Played a vital role in the first goal and scored the third himself.
Right Winger: Jacob Murphy (6/10)
Quiet in the first half but provided the assist for Isak’s goal. Missed a chance but remained effective overall.
Left Winger: Anthony Gordon (8/10)
Scored a superb goal to give Newcastle an early lead. Worked tirelessly and troubled Villa’s defence throughout.
Striker: Alexander Isak (7.5/10)
Found the back of the net again, adding to his impressive tally this season. Constantly a threat to Villa’s defenders.
Newcastle substitutes
Harvey Barnes (6/10) - Gordon 78’
Replaced Gordon in the 78th minute. Added energy in the closing stages.
Matt Targett (6/10) - Trippier 78’
Replaced Trippier in the 78th minute. Played his first competitive match in over a year.
Joe Willock (6/10) - Murphy 78’
Came on for Murphy in the 78th minute. Helped Newcastle maintain control.
William Osula (NA/10) - Isak 90+3’
Replaced Isak in injury time. Did not have enough time to make an impact.
Lewis Miley (NA/10) - Guimaraes 90+3’
Replaced Guimaraes in injury time. Helped close out the game smoothly.
Newcastle manager
Eddie Howe (8.5/10)
Eddie Howe’s tactics were spot on. His starting line-up and substitutions were excellent. The team played with discipline and style.