Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Newcastle beat Aston Villa 3–0 at home. At half-time it was 1–0.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 63% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 92% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 2.76 to 0.34. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 22 shots to 4, 8 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 9 to 6. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 4 saves. For discipline, the referee produced 3 yellow cards.
On the scoresheet: A. Gordon (2'), A. Isak (59'), Joelinton (90+1'). Jhon Durán was sent off in the 32' minute.