Newcastle United suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats after losing 1-0 to Aston Villa at St James’ Park.
The Magpies came into the game looking to bounce back from Monday’s 4-1 defeat away to Coventry City but lost to Johan Manzambi’s 36th-minute goal.
Joelinton made his first start since May in Newcastle’s only change from the defeat against Coventry City on Monday night. Jacob Murphy was the player to make way.
There was a VAR check for a red card for Sven Botman in the 18th minute after he lunged into a challenge Nicolas Jackson, however, the Dutchman escaped with a yellow card.
It was in the 36th minute when the Magpies fell behind as Manzambi, who turned down a move to St James’ Park in favour of joining Aston Villa, headed in Joao Gomes’ delivery.
Matthias Jaissle’s side huffed and puffed in the second half but couldn’t find an equaliser. The defeat was Newcastle’s first at St James’ Park this campaign.
Here are our Newcastle United player ratings:
9. Harvey Barnes - 5
Another game in which he completed in full, another where he struggled to make a real impact. | Getty Images
10. Joe Willock - 5
Carried the ball OK in the first half but typically lacked the quality. | Getty Images
11. Yoane Wissa - 5
Oversaw two of Newcastle’s best chances in the second half but poor finishing let him and his team down. | Getty Images
12. Will Osula (on for Willock, 57) - 5
There was a moment where it looked as though he’d burst through on goal but a poor touch let him down. Didn’t do enough. | Getty Images