Unai Emery’s remarkable home record at Villa Park faced an unexpected downfall as Newcastle United secured a surprising 3-1 victory. Fabian Schar emerged as the unlikely hero for Newcastle, breaking his Premier League goal drought with a brace, while Jacob Murphy added a third. Ollie Watkins managed to pull one back for Villa, but the damage had been done.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, previously enduring a four-game losing streak, displayed a rejuvenated performance reminiscent of their last season’s form. The defeat marked Villa’s first home loss since February 2022, highlighting the impressive progress under Emery. Schar’s goals, the first Premier League strikes for him in 17 months, exposed vulnerabilities in Villa’s defense.

Emery had warned about the threat from set-pieces, and Schar capitalized on a Trippier corner, leaving Villa’s defense caught off guard. Despite Watkins’ late effort and a goal-bound shot from Sean Longstaff, Newcastle emerged victorious. The result offers a breather for Howe amid recent struggles, while Emery faces the challenge of regaining momentum in Villa’s pursuit of a top-four spot.

Here is the highlight video of Aston Villa vs. Newcastle, which ended with a 1-3 victory for Newcastle. 

Newcastle United performance and stats

Newcastle United is currently 7th in the Premier League with 32 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 10 times, drawn twice, and lost 10 times. In its last match, Newcastle United won 1-3 against Aston Villa.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 33.​

Newcastle United will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Saturday 3rd of February in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Newcastle United winning the match.​

Aston Villa performance and stats

Aston Villa is currently 4th in the Premier League with 43 points.

In the last 22 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Aston Villa lost 1-3 against Newcastle United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 44 goals and conceding 30.​

Aston Villa will play the next match in Premier League against Sheffield United on Saturday 3rd of February in Sheffield. The prediction is Aston Villa winning the match.​