‘The victory is really very fantastic…’ Unai Emery ecstatic after Newcastle United 0 Aston Villa 1

Unai Emery and his Aston Villa players left St James’ Park with all three points after this Newcastle United encounter. It was nine months since United had failed to score at home in all competitions, since a 2-0 January 2026 defeat to…Aston Villa.

A first half winner from Manzambi, who Newcastle United had lined up to sign in the summer, until he chose…Aston Villa. Newcastle United remain above Aston Villa in the Premier League table but now only on goal difference.

Unai Emery after the final whistle: “ We focused this match strong in our meetings before the game. This morning, just before the match as well, we were, everybody, aware about how important this match was.