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:
13. Bazoumana Toure (on for Fernandez-Pardo, 57) - 5
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14. Dan Burn (on for Joelinton, 90) - N/A
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15. Nick Pope - unused sub
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16. Fabian Schar - unused sub
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