Newcastle record 3rd straight EPL victory vs. 10-man Aston Villa

Newcastle swatted aside 10-man Aston Villa 3-0 on Boxing Day, moving up to fifth place after winning three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since 2023.

Anthony Gordon struck with a superb curling strike after just two minutes at St James' Park.

Villa's Jhon Duran was sent off in the 32nd minute for violent conduct after stamping on Newcastle's Fabian Schar.

Alexander Isak made Newcastle's numerical advantage count in the 59th minute as the Swedish striker tapped in his seventh goal in his last six appearances.

Joelinton wrapped up the points in stoppage-time with a curler from 18 yards.