Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle: Emery’s side cruise to vital win in Champions League push.

April 19, 2025 mindi Newcastle United 0

Aston Villa secured a convincing 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday evening, strengthening their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

The hosts made a dream start as Ollie Watkins opened the scoring just 33 seconds into the match. However, Fabian Schar quickly responded to bring Newcastle level.

Villa came out strong in the second half, with Ian Maatsen restoring their lead. Moments later, Dan Burn’s own goal extended the advantage.

Aston Villa beat Newcastle 4-1 in a boost to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League

It was perfect response for Villa after being knocked out of Europe by PSG on Tuesday night

Watkins put Aston Villa ahead after just 33 seconds on his return to the starting line up

Watkins' goalbound shot deflected off Fabian Schar and wrong-footed keeper Nick Pope

Schar equalised for the visitors as he nodded past Emi Martinez from Harvey Barnes' cross

Schar scored for the second successive game as the Magpies hit back in this crucial clash

Ian Maatsen put his side 2-1 up as he netted his first Premier League goal from Watkins' pass

Dan Burn then inadvertently turned Jacob Ramsey's cross into his own goal shortly after

Amadou Onana put Villa 4-1 ahead as he scored with a sublime finish trom the edge of the box

Jason Tindall was in charge of Newcastle amid the continued absence of Eddie Howe

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