Manzambi haunts Newcastle with winner for Aston Villa

Johan Manzambi came back to haunt Newcastle as his first-half goal was enough for Aston Villa to win 1-0 at St James' Park on Saturday Night Football The midfielder had agreed a deal to join the Magpies in the summer before a late bid saw him move to the Midlands instead, and he has impressed since making his debut.

He scored in the Champions League against Fernerbahce in midweek - on his 21st birthday - and continued his hot streak when he nodded home the only goal of the game in the 36th minute. "I knew this team was very good.

I played against them in the Europa League final last season. I knew it was a very good team with a big coach. I knew that it was perfect for me," Manzambi told Sky Sports after the game.