Newcastle United's Champions League qualification hopes suffered a dent on Saturday evening as rivals Aston Villa thumped them 4-1 in a rare off-day for the Magpies. The result saw Villa close the gap on Newcastle as the race for a top-five finish took another twist.

Newcastle ’s six-game winning streak was stopped in its tracks with a 4-1 defeat at Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins ’ early opener was cancelled out by Fabian Schar ’s header in the first half before Villa ran riot with three goals in 11 second half minutes.