In the opening round of the Premier League, Aston Villa drew 0-0 with Newcastle United at home. After the game, Tyrone Mings praised his team's defensive courage and resilience.  

Aston Villa were facing a tough time heading into the final 24 minutes of the match when Mings' defensive partner Ezri Konsa was sent off in the second half, forcing Unai Emery's side to play with 10 men. However, after successfully holding on to the tie and containing Newcastle's attack, Mings admitted he was very proud of his team's performance despite the adversity.  

Tyrone Mings said after the game: "This was an extremely difficult match, especially in the second half. We knew that Newcastle United would remain energetic, show strong offensive momentum and abundant physical strength, and continue to press. Therefore, we must remain calm and smart in the game and try to create difficulties for them."  

"They put a lot of guys on the defensive line and that made it difficult. But we held our ground and I think we can be proud of that defensive performance."  

"In the end, I felt that both sides fought very hard, and we were able to hold on to a point with only 10 men left. This is something that the whole team should be proud of."  

Tyrone Mings was keen to find the net early in the match and he also spoke about the changes made at half-time that helped Aston Villa to start the second half stronger. The 32-year-old defender, who signed a new contract with Aston Villa in the summer, was delighted to be back at home.  

Tyrone Mings added: "It is very necessary to adjust the game strategy after understanding the opponent's intentions. We made such adjustments at halftime, which also made the team more competitive in the second half."  

“It was a tough first half as everyone was trying to adjust to the pace of the season opener and the speed of the game. But I thoroughly enjoyed the game and was very pleased with the team’s performance. It feels great to be back at Villa Park and we are looking forward to the next game.”