Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on August 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Newcastle hit 5 past Villa in opening game rout

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali netted on his league debut and striker Alexander Isak added two more goals as the Magpies beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their first game of the new Premier League season at St. James' Park on Saturday.
Aug 14, 2023, 01:16 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Newcastle United
Aston Villa
  • KO
  • 6
  • 6
  • 11
  • 16
  • 31
  • 32
  • 45+9
  • 45+9
  • HT
  • 45
  • 48
  • 53
  • 58
  • 64
  • 67
  • 68
  • 77
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • 90+2
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Newcastle United 5, Aston Villa 1.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 5, Aston Villa 1.
90'+5'
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Dan Burn.
Match Stats
NEWAVL
Possession
52.6%
47.452.6
47.4%
Shots on Goal
13
6
Shot Attempts
17
16
Yellow Cards
4
4
Corner Kicks
6
5
Saves
5
7