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Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle: Ezri Konsa See Red as Both Sides Share Point for Villa Park

Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa chop red card as dem play 0-0 with Newcastle United for opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

Konsa collect him marching orders for second half after e drag down Anthony Gordon as last man. But even with man advantage, Newcastle no fit use am take secure three points for Villa Park.

At the end, both managers go dey okay with one point each, but the match still show say Newcastle gats find new striker if dem lose Alexander Isak before transfer window close.

TPB VERDICT

No Isak, no party for Newcastle.

If Isak bin dey inside this match, e no go shock anybody if Newcastle score late, because after Konsa red card na them dey press Villa well. But lack of natural striker show clear, as dem try 16 shots but still no goal.

Both Villa and Newcastle dey among the teams wey people expect go fight for top six this season. Truth be say, nothing too separate them for this game — both get their moments for the 90 minutes.

E no be Premier League classic at all. Both sides struggle for final third, but managers go still happy say dem start campaign with clean sheet.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Highlights

  • Red card: Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa, 66th min) – Konsa pull Gordon down as the Newcastle man dey race go goal, referee send am off straight.

Man of the Match – Amadou Onana

After Villa lose Konsa, dem midfield gats hold ground well. Amadou Onana step up big time for the middle, cover everywhere and give Newcastle headache.

The 24-year-old complete two tackles, make two successful dribbles, and e clear say na him be the key reason why Villa fit still carry one point despite playing with 10 men.

Aston Villa vs Newcastle Match Stats

  • Possession: Aston Villa 41% – 59% Newcastle
  • Shots: Aston Villa 3 – 16 Newcastle
  • Shots on target: Aston Villa 3 – 3 Newcastle
  • Corners: Aston Villa 3 – 6 Newcastle
  • Fouls: Aston Villa 13 – 11 Newcastle

What Next?

Aston Villa next Premier League match go happen August 23 as Unai Emery men go travel face Brentford.

Newcastle on their own go play champions Liverpool for St James’ Park on August 25 – another serious test early for Eddie Howe side.

Praiz
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Ogbonge news writer.
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