The second half of this fixture was a masterclass in defensive resilience from Unai Emery's side as they weathered a relentless storm from the Magpies.
: The match grew increasingly physical as the half progressed. Villa's Amadou Onana was replaced by Victor Lindelöf in the 89th minute to shore up the defense, while Newcastle introduced Anthony Elanga to provide fresh pace on the wing. NEW vs AVL - Second-Half - Premier.mp4.mp4
Since this January meeting, the rivalry has remained intense. The two sides met again in the on February 14, 2026, where Newcastle exacted revenge with a 3-1 win at Villa Park, fueled by a Sandro Tonali double. Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa (Jan 25, 2026) Final Score - ESPN The second half of this fixture was a
: With Newcastle committing men forward, Villa capitalized on a loose ball. Lucas Digne delivered a pinpoint cross to the far post, where Ollie Watkins outjumped the Newcastle defense to head the ball past Nick Pope, effectively ending the contest. Match Context & Season Impact Since this January meeting, the rivalry has remained intense
: Trailing 1-0 at the break, Newcastle dominated possession in the second half, seeking to extend their four-game unbeaten run. Harvey Barnes was a constant threat, seeing two powerful right-footed efforts blocked by a disciplined Villa backline in the final minutes.