Newcastle kicked off their Premier League season with an impressive 5-1 victory over Aston Villa, showcasing a scintillating attacking display. The match started with midfielder Sandro Tonali scoring for Newcastle just six minutes in. However, Aston Villa quickly equalized through Moussa Diaby. Newcastle regained the lead with Alexander Isak finding the back of the net, and he extended their advantage in the second half. Callum Wilson added a fourth goal before new signing Harvey Barnes scored in added time, sealing a remarkable win for Eddie Howe’s team. Despite the victory, Howe remains focused on the difficult task of facing Manchester City next weekend.
Newcastle started the game strong, with Tonali scoring early on after a late run into the penalty area. Isak also had a chance to extend the lead, but was denied by a save from Emiliano Martinez. Aston Villa equalized through Diaby, who finished smartly on the half-volley. Isak then restored Newcastle’s advantage, with his goal surviving a VAR check. Aston Villa had chances to equalize before halftime, but were unable to convert. In the second half, Isak capitalized on an error from Ezri Konsa to extend Newcastle’s lead. Both teams had opportunities to score more goals, but it was Barnes who added a fifth for Newcastle. Isak was named the man of the match for his outstanding performance.
Manager Eddie Howe expressed his desire for Newcastle supporters to dream and acknowledged the challenge of facing Manchester City. He emphasized the importance of their counter-pressing game and the need to be strong in transitional moments. Despite the loss, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery credited Newcastle’s strong performance and expressed concern over the injury suffered by Tyrone Mings. Aston Villa captain John McGinn echoed the sentiment, highlighting Mings’ importance to the team and expressing hope for his recovery. Sky Sports’ Jamie Redknapp praised Newcastle’s recruitment, particularly singling out Isak as a world-class player who had a sensational performance. Howe also praised Isak, describing him as a special player.
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