Newcastle United 1-0 Aston Villa: Kieran Trippier scores winner

2 years ago 46

ARTICLE AD BOX

Kieran Trippier scores for Newcastle United against Aston Villa in the Premier League

Newcastle United moved four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with a third straight win as Kieran Trippier's free-kick sank Aston Villa at St James' Park.

Trippier found a gap through the wall - his attempt hit Emiliano Buendia on its way into the net - after Joe Willock had been fouled by Calum Chambers.

Referee Craig Pawson pointed to the penalty spot but it was downgraded to a free-kick after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.

However, Newcastle were soon celebrating after Trippier - captaining the side in the absence of unwell Jamaal Lascelles - scored from a set-piece for the second time in as many games.

Villa thought they had equalised in the second half through Ollie Watkins' header, but the goal was ruled out after a long VAR check which deemed the striker's foot to be offside.

Newcastle's win came at a cost as Trippier, who arrived from Atletico Madrid for £12m in January, and Javi Manquillo were forced off with injuries.

The game was stopped briefly in the second half because of a medical emergency in the crowd.

Trippier sparkles as Newcastle win again

Newcastle were three points from safety after a 4-0 home defeat by Manchester City on 19 December.

Two months on and the mood at St James' Park has been transformed after wins over Leeds United, Everton and now Villa - as well as some good business in the January transfer window.

Dan Burn marked his debut for his boyhood heroes after joining from Brighton by helping them to only a second clean sheet in the league this season.

But it was England defender Tripper who produced the game's outstanding moment as he repeated his feat against Everton in midweek.

Such has been Trippier's influence since becoming Newcastle's first signing since October's Saudi Arabian-backed takeover that manager Eddie Howe will hope the injury is not serious.

Trippier was a doubt before the game but, by the time he left the pitch in the 48th minute, Newcastle were on their way to another three points.

They remain 17th in the table, but the gap to 18th-placed Norwich at least affords them some breathing space before trips to West Ham on Saturday and Brentford on 26 February.

More to follow.

How to play

Rate players out of 10 throughout or after the game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Rating range key1 = Give it up10 = Pure perfection

Newcastle United

Squad number1Player nameDúbravka
Squad number15Player nameTrippier
Squad number5Player nameSchär
Squad number33Player nameBurn
Squad number19Player nameManquillo
Squad number28Player nameWillock
Squad number8Player nameShelvey
Squad number7Player nameJoelinton
Squad number21Player nameFraser
Squad number20Player nameWood
Squad number10Player nameSaint-Maximin

Squad number3Player nameDummett
Squad number17Player nameKrafth
Squad number39Player nameBruno Guimarães

Aston Villa

Squad number1Player nameMartínez
Squad number2Player nameCash
Squad number16Player nameChambers
Squad number5Player nameMings
Squad number27Player nameDigne
Squad number7Player nameMcGinn
Squad number6Player nameDouglas Luiz
Squad number41Player nameJ Ramsey
Squad number10Player nameBuendía
Squad number11Player nameWatkins
Squad number23Player namePhilippe Coutinho

Squad number20Player nameIngs
Squad number31Player nameBailey
Squad number33Player nameChukwuemeka

Line-ups

Newcastle

Formation 4-3-3

1Dúbravka
15TrippierSubstituted forKrafthat 48'minutes
5Schär
33BurnBooked at 66mins
19ManquilloSubstituted forDummettat 45+5'minutes
28WillockSubstituted forGuimarães Rodriguez Mouraat 90+2'minutes
8ShelveyBooked at 82mins
7JoelintonBooked at 39mins
21Fraser
20Wood
10Saint-Maximin

Substitutes

3Dummett
17Krafth
23Murphy
24Almirón
26Darlow
34Gayle
36S Longstaff
39Guimarães Rodriguez Moura
50De Bolle

Aston Villa

Formation 4-3-3

1Martínez
2Cash
16Chambers
5Mings
27Digne
7McGinnBooked at 42minsSubstituted forChukwuemekaat 85'minutes
6Douglas LuizBooked at 89mins
41J RamseyBooked at 90mins
10BuendíaSubstituted forBaileyat 72'minutesBooked at 90mins
11WatkinsSubstituted forIngsat 72'minutes
23Coutinho

Substitutes

8Sanson
18Young
20Ings
25Olsen
30Hause
31Bailey
33Chukwuemeka
45Chrisene
47Iroegbunam

Live Text

Match ends, Newcastle United 1, Aston Villa 0.
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Aston Villa 0.
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chris Wood.
Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).
Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Lucas Digne (Aston Villa).
Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães replaces Joseph Willock.
Foul by Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).
Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Philippe Coutinho (Aston Villa) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Joseph Willock (Newcastle United).
Attempt blocked. Joseph Willock (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).

Everything you need to know about your Premier League team banner

Our coverage of your Premier League club is bigger and better than ever before - here's everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment

BBC Sport banner footer

Read Entire Article