

Aston Villa defeated in-form Newcastle 4-1 to put an end to their Champions League setback and continue Unai Emery's team's quest to reclaim the top table in European competition. The third-place Magpies' six-match winning streak in all competitions came to a shivering end at Villa Park four days after they were heartbreakingly defeated in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup against Paris St. Germain.
33 seconds into Saturday's thrilling match, Ollie Watkins took the lead, and Villa responded admirably when Fabian Schar came close to being sent off before tying the score. The hosts were on track for a potentially crucial victory after Ian Maatsen's goal in the second half, which was completed by Emery's brilliant double substitution. After their impressive victory on Saturday, Villa is now in sixth position, two points ahead of third-place Newcastle, as they prepare for Tuesday's trip to Manchester City and their FA Cup semi-final matchup with Crystal Palace.