Signing Off
Thanks for watching today's game with me. A disappointing day for Villa fans but a vital point for Newcastle.
Full Time Thoughts
The game generally lacked quality with both sides sending plenty of passes and crosses out of play. The draw was a fair result given the flow of the game but Villa have to be disappointed to concede so late in the day after defending so well for so long. The introduction of Andy Carroll changed the game and Magpies fans will question why he wasn't introduced earlier.
FULL TIME: Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Newcastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
Lascelles (90+4') Clark O.G (86')
94' GOOALLLL NEWCASTLE LEVEL IT!
A bullet header at the near post from Lascelles salvages a point for the home side.
93' Incredible Save
Villa go through again with a three on two this time. Barkley picks out Watkins who's shot is so well saved by Dubravka.
91' Chance for Villa
Villa broke forward with a three on three. Barkley picked his pass to El Ghazi who's shot was parried by Dubravka. The ball came for McGinn who smashed it goalwards but again saved.
4 MINUTES ADDED TIME
The referee has added on four minutes at the end of this tight encounter.
89' Douglas Luiz nearly scores a worldie!
After a dubious handball, Douglas Luiz decides to try and catch out Dubravka with a chipped shot from range. The keeper saved it and sent it out for a corner.
88' Substitution for Newcastle
Hayden has been taken off and Andy Carroll is on in an attacking move by Steve Bruce.
86' GOOOOAALLLLLLL OLLIE WATKINS opens the scoring!
GOAL! Targett whips in a good cross, Watkins flicked the ball on and after a deflection of Clark the ball hit the back of the net. A huge sigh of relief for all Villa fans i'm sure!
85' Big chance again
McGinn plays a great side footed lofted pass for Watkins who took it first time but Dubravka kept it out at his near post.
83' Substitution for Newcastle
Straight swap for the home side. Krafth is off and Manquillo is on.
82' OFF THE BAR!
Barkley gives the ball away far too easily. Newcastle recycle the ball and eventually it finds its way to Murphy who curled a shot and smashed it off the crossbar. So close yet so far for Steve Bruce.
80' Chance for Villa
An inch perfect pass from Barkley picks out Watkins at the back post. His cross looking for El Ghazi is just too high. Another wasted opportunity.
79' Substitution for the hosts
Fraser, who had been the most attacking player for Newcastle, is off to be replaced by Jacob Murphy.
77' Yellow Card for Sanson
Very simlar to McGinn's card this one. Sanson taking down Fraser as he looks to break.
74' Yellow card for McGinn
The midfielder allegedly pulls back Fraser on the counter attack. The referee shows a yellow card despite protests from the Villa man.
72' Joelinton wastes a huge chance
Willock plays a picture perfect reverse pass to Joelinton. Despite shaping to shoot the striker cuts it back but doesn't pick out a player in black and white.
71' Shot wide
Lascelles rises highest but his header is wide. The game still begging for some quality.
70' Corner to Newcastle
Barkley drives forward but loses possession. Fraser shoots but it is blocked by Konsa. Corner to the hosts.
69' Yellow Card for Lascelles
The centre back slipped and handled the ball on the half way line.
67' Ross Barkley on for Villa
Trezeguet replaced by Barkley as Villa look to win this game.
64' Chance for Watkins
A good pass into the striker is flicked on towards goal but easily caught by Dubravka.
63' Targett with a risky decision
Cross in from the Newcastle left finds no one in black and white but Targett heads back to Martinez and nearly picks out the top corner. One of the best shots all night...
61' Nothing comes of the free kick
The free kick and subsequent crosses are easily defended eventually finding its way the Martinez's gloves.
60' Free kick in a good area for Newcastle
Mings again takes down Joelinton and gives the Magpies a chance to put the ball into the box.
58' Morgan Sanson is on for Villa
The Frenchman replaces Ramsey with over 30 minutes left to play.
57' Big block from Clark
A good passage of play sees McGinn send Trezeguet in behind. He lays it for El Ghazi who's shot is well blocked by Clark for Newcastle.
55' Shelvey shot deflects over
A good looking shot from Shelvey hits Willock and loops high but just over Martinez's goal.
53' So close from Konsa
Targett puts in the best cross of the night so far and Konsa has a good chance but his header is narrowly wide. Still 0-0 but better from Dean Smith's side.
52' Foul on Watkins and a Yellow Card
Watkins gets his first real chance to run at Newcastle's defence. Krath takes him down and takes a yellow card for his troubles.
50' Wasteful from Villa
Multiple times in the last few minutes Villa have given up possession far too easily. Newcastle are yet to capitalise as of yet.
47' More wasteful crossing
After a good minute or so of pressure, Elmohammady whips in a cross but no one is in the box and the ball sails out for a throw in.
Kick Off for the second half
The teams are on the pitch and the second half has started.
Half Time Thoughts
Both sides look like they are low on confidence going forward but can defend very effectively. Villa were on top but it could be said that Newcastle had the better chances of the half. Both managers will be hoping for a better attacking performance in the second half.
HALF TIME
The half finishes 0-0 with a lack of goal scoring opportunities so far.
One minute added on
The referee has decided to add just one added minute.
41' Newcastle waste a big chance
Fraser found himself running forward with a three on three opportunity but, like most chances so far in this game, the wrong option is taken and it is still 0-0.
41' Shot blocked after good build up by Villa
El Ghazi picked up the ball on the edge but his effort is yet again blocked, this time by Shelvey.
37' Joelinton causing problems
The Brazilian has caused Mings a few problems so far tonight. The Englishman picking up a warning after a foul on the big striker.
34' More crosses in for Villa
Two more crosses are put in by the away side. Again, none of them find a Villa head but do find Dubravka. Still a stalemate this one.
31' Another chance for Newcastle
A cross from a free kick this time cleared by Elmohammady. Villa need to get out here otherwise the home side could easily take advantage.
30' Big chances for Newcastle
A period of domination for the hosts with multiple good crosses coming into the Villa box. Yet again, none that test Martinez in goal.
28' Chance for Trezeguet
The Egyptian drives into the box past two defends and blazes a shot at Dubravka who saves with ease. Better by the away side.
26' Yet another poor set piece by Villa
Both Targett and Douglas Luiz putting over hit crosses into the box with the later going out for a goal kick. Another wasted position.
25' Foul by Krath
El Ghazi knocks the ball past Krath who gives away a free kick in a good position.
23' El Ghazi shot straight at Dubravka
El Ghazi carries the ball a good distance but his shot from distance is right at Dubravka.
21' Enforced Substitution for Aston Villa
Traore can't continue so Anwar El Ghazi is on for the away side.
19' Newcastle look to take advantage
With Villa down to ten Newcastle are flooding foward with multiple half chances in a matter of moments. Nothing tests Martinez though.
17' Traore down injured
After a fair challenge by Dummett, Traore jumped over the advertising hoardings but smashed side on into railings in the stands. It doesn't look promising for Villa who are down to ten momentarily.
14' Huge challenge by Konsa
A hopeful ball by Shelvey gets Joelinton in behind Mings. He charged into the box but Konsa stopped him in his tracks resulting in a Newcastle corner which is wasted.
11' Villa should do better
Poor pass from Hayden puts Dubravka under pressure and his clearance falls back to Elmohammady. Eventually the ball finds its way to Ramsey who's cross is poor.
8' Villa putting their foot on the ball now
A good few minutes of possession for the away side. With plenty of cross field passes in an attempt to open up Newcastle.
5' Good effort for Newcastle
Good combination play from Gayle and Fraser. The Scotsman strikes the half volley but a good effort is straight at Martinez.
4' Villa can' take advantage
A cross from the resulting free kick missed by everyone in the box and the following shot from McGinn goes over
3' Jacob Ramsey drives forward
Ramsey plays a clever one two but is taken down by Jonjo Shelvey which gives the away side a good set piece opportunity.
2' Newcastle getting on the front foot
Newcastle are quick out the blocks, pressing the Villa back line at every opportunity. Joelinton potentially over eager in the press as he fouls Tyrone Mings.
KICK OFF
We are underway at St James' Park!
RIP Glenn Roeder
The players of both sides are holding a minutes applause for the former Newcastle United player and manager.
The players are on the pitch. Kick off moments away
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Aston Villa Team
Martinez
Elmohammady, Konsa, Mings, Targett
Mcginn, Douglas Luiz, Ramsey
Traore, Watkins, Trezeguet
Subs: Heaton, Cash, Engels, Taylor, Nakamba, Sanson, Barkley, El-Ghazi, Davis
Newcastle United Team
Dubravka
Krath, Lascelles, Clark, Dummett
Hayden, Shelvey, Willock, Fraser
Joelinton, Gayle
Subs: Darlow, Carroll, Ritchie, Lewis, Hendrick, Fernandez, Manquillo, Murphy, Longstaff
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Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle are without their main front three, Callum Wilson, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron. Fabian Schar is also missing with Ciaran Clark most likely to start.
Aston Villa Team News
No new injury concerns for the Midlands based outfit. Grealish, Kortney Hause and Wesley are all out. Matty Cash may come back into the squad following a spell out with a hamstring injury meaning Ahmed Elmohammady may drop out.
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