Newcastle United Defeats Aston Villa 3-0

Newcastle United secured a convincing 3-0 victory over 10-man Aston Villa on Boxing Day, marking their rise to fifth place in the Premier League. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring with a stunning strike just two minutes into the match. The game turned in Newcastle's favor when Aston Villa's Jhon Duran received a controversial red card for violent conduct in the 32nd minute. Alexander Isak extended the lead in the second half, followed by a stoppage-time goal from Joelinton. This victory represents Newcastle's fourth consecutive win, enhancing their hopes for Champions League qualification. Aston Villa, on the other hand, suffered their fifth straight away defeat, placing them ninth in the league.