Newcastle United entertained Aston Villa at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a decent start to the game but conceded the opening goal in the 36th minute when Johan Manzambi found the back of the net. Newcastle went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
The Tyneside club failed to mount a comeback in the second 45 minutes and crashed to a tough 1-0 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed during the clash against the Villans.
GK: Lukas Hornicek – 6.5/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this evening.
RB: Lewis Miley – 6.5/10
Miley came back to defend when he could and made some inviting chances in the final third.
CB: Malick Thiaw – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field but failed to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Sven Botman – 7/10
Botman cleared his lines when he could and was a threat up top.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Joe Willock of Newcastle United reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa FC at St James’ Park on October 17, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
LB: Lewis Hall – 7.5/10
He made a positive impact at both ends of the field.
CM: Nico Gonzalez – 6.5/10
Gonzalez earned possession back twice but failed to impress going forward.
CM: Joelinton – 6/10
He worked hard in the middle of the park but has nothing to show for his efforts.
RW: Joe Willock – 6/10
Willock struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced early in the second half.
Wissa was not shy of having a strike at goal but failed to find the back of the net.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6/10
He made some inviting chances for others around him, but struggled to threaten the Aston Villa goal.
ST: Matias Fernandez-Pardo – 6/10
Fernandez-Pardo was quiet for most of his time on the pitch.
ST: William Osula – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
LW: Bazoumana Toure – 6/10
He made one decent chance in the final third.