Aston Villa stunned St James’ Park with a 2–0 win over Newcastle United, ending a 21‑year wait for an away victory thanks to a brilliant Emi Buendía strike and a late Ollie Watkins goal.
📝 Full Match Report – Newcastle United 0–2 Aston Villa
Premier League – 25 January 2026, St James’ Park
⚡ Key Moments
- 19’ – Emi Buendía opens the scoring
A loose ball fell to Buendía on the edge of the box, and he curled a stunning effort into the far corner beyond Nick Pope. It was Villa’s 13th goal from outside the box this season, underlining their threat from range.
- 88’ – Ollie Watkins seals it
After forcing Pope into a strong save minutes earlier, Watkins rose to meet Lucas Digne’s cross and headed home to secure the points.
📊 Match Flow
Newcastle actually started brightly — Sandro Tonali forced a big save from Emiliano Martínez inside 40 seconds, but the Magpies couldn’t capitalise on their early momentum.
Villa gradually took control, pressing aggressively and disrupting Newcastle’s rhythm. Without captain Bruno Guimarães, the home side struggled to build sustained attacks or control midfield. Fans and writers alike noted how much his absence was felt.
📉 Newcastle’s Struggles
- Dominated possession (60%) but lacked cutting edge.
- Only 4 shots on target despite 15 attempts.
- Looked vulnerable in transitions and faded late in the game.
📈 Aston Villa’s Statement Win
Unai Emery’s side showed why they’re being talked about as title contenders:
- Clinical finishing
- Disciplined defensive structure
- Dangerous on the break
- Level on points with Manchester City after the win
⭐ Standout Players
- Emi Buendía – Match‑winner with a world‑class strike.
- Ollie Watkins – Constant threat, decisive late goal.
- Emiliano Martínez – Key early save that changed the tone of the match.
🏁 Final Verdict
Aston Villa earned this one with quality and composure. Newcastle battled but lacked sharpness and missed their midfield leader. For Villa, it’s a historic win and a major boost in the title race; for Newcastle, it’s a reminder of the levels needed to compete with the league’s top sides.
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📝 Full Match Report – Newcastle United 0–2 Aston Villa
Premier League – 25 January 2026, St James’ Park
⚡ Key Moments
- 19’ – Emi Buendía opens the scoring
A loose ball fell to Buendía on the edge of the box, and he curled a stunning effort into the far corner beyond Nick Pope. It was Villa’s 13th goal from outside the box this season, underlining their threat from range.
- 88’ – Ollie Watkins seals it
After forcing Pope into a strong save minutes earlier, Watkins rose to meet Lucas Digne’s cross and headed home to secure the points.
📊 Match Flow
Newcastle actually started brightly — Sandro Tonali forced a big save from Emiliano Martínez inside 40 seconds, but the Magpies couldn’t capitalise on their early momentum.
Villa gradually took control, pressing aggressively and disrupting Newcastle’s rhythm. Without captain Bruno Guimarães, the home side struggled to build sustained attacks or control midfield. Fans and writers alike noted how much his absence was felt.
📉 Newcastle’s Struggles
- Dominated possession (60%) but lacked cutting edge.
- Only 4 shots on target despite 15 attempts.
- Looked vulnerable in transitions and faded late in the game.
📈 Aston Villa’s Statement Win
Unai Emery’s side showed why they’re being talked about as title contenders:
- Clinical finishing
- Disciplined defensive structure
- Dangerous on the break
- Level on points with Manchester City after the win
⭐ Standout Players
- Emi Buendía – Match‑winner with a world‑class strike.
- Ollie Watkins – Constant threat, decisive late goal.
- Emiliano Martínez – Key early save that changed the tone of the match.
🏁 Final Verdict
Aston Villa earned this one with quality and composure. Newcastle battled but lacked sharpness and missed their midfield leader. For Villa, it’s a historic win and a major boost in the title race; for Newcastle, it’s a reminder of the levels needed to compete with the league’s top sides.
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