The key facts

  • Aston Villa beat Newcastle 1:0 in matchday 7 of the Premier League
  • Manzambi headed in a goal in the 36th minute from a Joao Gomes cross
  • The win was Emery's 100th in the Premier League; the teams are level on 8 points

Villa's narrow win at St. James' Park

Aston Villa claimed a 1:0 away victory over Newcastle United in matchday 7 of the English Premier League on Saturday. The only goal was scored by Johan Manzambi in the first half, and the win was head coach Unai Emery's 100th in his Premier League career.

Course of the match

Manzambi opened the scoring in the 36th minute: he rose unmarked in the penalty area and headed in a cross from the right flank by Joao Gomes, beating goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. Three minutes later Villa came close to doubling the lead — Emiliano Buendia's shot hit the post, bounced off Hornicek and did not cross the goal line. The visitors kept threatening: a shot from Ross Barkley was saved, while Newcastle's Sven Botman also tested the opposing keeper with a powerful strike.

Finale and standings

Newcastle tried to equalise late on, but Yoane Wissa missed two chances. Villa held on for the win — their second in a row in the league. After seven matchdays the teams are level on eight points. According to Anadolu, this victory gave Villa their first streak of two consecutive league wins at St. James' Park since the 1957/58 season.