Manzambi’s winner clinches fifth straight unbeaten game for Villa

Johan Manzambi scored the decisive goal as Villa secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Newcastle at St. James' Park. The win extends Villa's unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches, demonstrating grit and character on the road.

• The victory marked Unai Emery's 100th Premier League win, making him the joint-ninth fastest manager to reach the milestone.
• Manzambi's goal was his third in his first four starts for Villa, with the forward now involved in five goals across those starts.
• Villa claimed successive league wins on Tyneside for the first time in 68 years with the result.
• Emery confirmed that Manzambi's calf issue is not serious, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffered a hamstring injury; Ian Maatsen is set to return to training next week.
• Victor Lindelof was outstanding defensively, contributing 12 defensive actions including 11 clearances.