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Premier League Matchweek 1
Newcastle crestNewcastle
5–1
FT
HT 2–1
Aston Villa crestAston Villa
  • S. Tonali 6′
  • A. Isak 16′
  • A. Isak 58′
  • C. Wilson 77′
  • H. Barnes 90+1′
  • M. Diaby 11′
St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne A. Madley

Match report

Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 5-1 in Premier League Matchweek 1 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.

A. Isak scored 2 goals.

H. Barnes struck in the 90+1th minute for Newcastle.

Expected goals finished 3.41 to 1.77, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Brace

A. Isak scored 2 goals.

Late drama

H. Barnes struck in the 90+1th minute for Newcastle.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 3.41 to 1.77, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Newcastle above · Aston Villa below
  • 6′Douglas Luiz
  • ⚽S. TonaliAssist: A. Gordon6′
  • 11′⚽M. DiabyAssist: O. Watkins
  • ⚽A. IsakAssist: S. Botman16′
  • 31′⇄T. MingsPau Torres
  • 32′Lucas Digne
  • Sven Botman45+9′
  • 45+9′Emiliano Martínez
  • 46′⇄L. BaileyY. Tielemans
  • 48′Matty Cash
  • Anthony Gordon53′
  • ⚽A. Isak58′
  • 64′⇄J. McGinnDiego Carlos
  • Bruno Guimarães67′
  • ⇄A. IsakC. Wilson68′
  • ⇄A. GordonH. Barnes68′
  • ⚽C. WilsonAssist: H. Barnes77′
  • ⇄Bruno GuimarãesS. Longstaff85′
  • ⇄M. AlmirónJ. Murphy86′
  • 87′⇄M. CashJ. Philogene
  • 87′⇄M. DiabyPhilippe Coutinho
  • Sandro Tonali90+2′
  • ⇄S. TonaliE. Anderson90+2′
  • ⚽H. BarnesAssist: J. Murphy90+1′

Match stats

● Newcastle● Aston Villa
Possession 53%
47%
Expected goals (xG) 3.41
1.77
Shots 17
16
Shots on target 13
6
Shots inside the box 14
12
Corners 6
5
Accurate passes 428
382
Saves 5
7
Fouls 12
17
Offsides 2
0
Yellow cards 4
4
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Newcastle4-3-3
9 C. Wilson
15 H. Barnes
36 S. Longstaff
23 J. Murphy
32 E. Anderson
1 M. Dúbravka
13 M. Targett
6 J. Lascelles
21 T. Livramento

Manager: E. Howe

Aston Villa4-2-3-1
14 Pau Torres
8 Y. Tielemans
3 Diego Carlos
33 J. Philogene
23 Philippe Coutinho
16 C. Chambers
35 C. Archer
25 R. Olsen
71 O. Kellyman

Manager: Unai Emery

Top-rated players

Harvey BarnesNewcastle · 22′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 2 key passes
8.3
Alexander IsakNewcastle · 68′ · 2 goals
8.0
Ollie WatkinsAston Villa · 90′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.9
Kieran TrippierNewcastle · 90′ · 4 key passes
7.7
Emiliano MartínezAston Villa · 90′
7.7
Anthony GordonNewcastle · 68′ · 1 assist · 2 key passes
7.6

Questions & answers

What was the score in Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa (half-time 2-1).

Where is Newcastle vs Aston Villa played?

The match is played at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Who is the referee for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

The appointed referee is A. Madley.

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Aston Villa?

In their last 9 meetings: Newcastle 4 wins, Aston Villa 3 wins, 2 draws.