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Aston Villa suffered their first Premier League defeat in over a month as Steven Gerrard’s side lost 1-0 at Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.
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Alan Shearer responds to Aston Villa controversy in Newcastle defeat
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer and former England striker Alan Shearer said it was a "great decision" to rule out Ollie Watkins' goal for offside.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard: We could face a relegation battle if we repeat Newcastle display
Steven Gerrard said his Aston Villa side delivered their «worst performance» since he joined the club in the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. The Villans were never at their best in the encounter at St James Park, and saw Kieran Trippier convert a 35th-minute free kick which turned out to be the winning goal. Ad/> The visitors might've got back into it in the second half through Ollie Watkins, but he was ruled offside by VAR.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe celebrates 'beauty' in 1-0 win over Aston Villa at St James Park
Newcastle United pulled four points away from the bottom three as they defeated Aston Villa 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. The goal came from a Kieran Trippier free kick which was deflected off Villa playmaker Emiliano Buendia. Ad/> The set-piece was originally awarded as a penalty for a Calum Chambers foul on Joe Willock, before a VAR check saw Craig Pawson alter the location of the transgression.
Aston Villa told to take Cameron Archer action after Newcastle defeat
Aston Villa suffered a "really bad day" at Newcastle United according to head coach Steven Gerrard after the Magpies secured a 1-0 victory on Sunday.
Steven Gerrard lashes out after 'really bad' Newcastle loss and hints at major Aston Villa changes
Steven Gerrard has criticised his Aston Villa players for their drab showing in the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United.
Trippier freekick gives Newcastle narrow win over Aston Villa
NEWCASTLE, England: Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier scored for the second successive game as Eddie Howe's side earned a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at home in the Premier League on Sunday.
Trippier’s free kick helps Newcastle to 3rd straight EPL win
NEWCASTLE, England: Kieran Trippier scored from a free kick for the second time in six days to fire Newcastle to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and a third straight Premier League victory on Sunday. The England full back’s 35th-minute goal helped Newcastle move four points clear of the relegation zone on an afternoon when VAR played a key role. Trippier’s decisive effort came after referee Craig Pawson had been advised to change his decision to award a penalty.