In an interview, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke about his players' performance in the Premier League match against Newcastle United and praised them for showing a very good competitive attitude.

In the 29th minute, Buendia received a pass from Morgan Rodgers and unleashed a long-range shot to give Aston Villa a 1-0 lead over Newcastle. In the 88th minute of the second half, an Aston Villa corner was cleared, and Digne assisted Watkins in the ensuing scramble to score.

Aston Villa ultimately defeated Newcastle 2-0 at St. James' Park. After a run of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches, Aston Villa currently sits in 3rd place in the standings with 46 points, 4 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Following the victory, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said, "It's fantastic. The team showed exceptional competitiveness after our loss to Everton. We needed to respond like we did against Fenerbahce, and we did it again against Newcastle. We haven't won here in a long time, so we are very grateful for the fans' support. They have given us tremendous help, constantly motivated us, and demonstrated their willingness to fight alongside the team."

"Whether it's the execution of the game plan or the individual performance of the players, everyone responded very well. The players were the protagonists on the field, playing with their ability, attitude, and commitment. We maintained discipline on both the defensive and offensive ends, respecting our opponents while playing with the attitude we were supposed to."

In addition, Aston Villa will host Red Bull Salzburg in the 8th round of the UEFA Europa League.

Emery continued, "We have some players with injuries, which is inevitable in such a packed schedule, such as Tielemans. Hopefully, it's not serious, and we must rely on the existing players to move forward, while also providing a stage for those who have been waiting for their chance."

"Hopefully we can get back to form as soon as possible, build our system as much as possible with the current personnel, and remain competitive like we are now. I also hope Tielemans is alright, and I'm looking forward to welcoming back McGinn, Ross Barkley, and the other players as soon as possible."

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