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Manzambi Header Gives Villa Narrow Win on Tyneside
Aston Villa moved into 12th place after a 1-0 victory at St James' Park that extended their unbeaten run to five matches.
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Early Goal Decides Tight Contest
Johan Manzambi scored the only goal in the 36th minute when he headed in a cross from João Gomes. The strike marked his second Premier League goal of the season and came three days after he found the net in a 6-0 win over Fenerbahçe.
Emery Praises Professionalism and Planning
Unai Emery highlighted Manzambi's decision to join the club for the chance to progress and meet quality challenges. He described the performance as tactically sound, with strong set-piece defending and effective transitions that produced scoring opportunities. The three points marked Emery's 100th Premier League win and lifted Villa into 12th place.
Newcastle Frustrated After Possession Dominance
Matthias Jaissle noted his side controlled much of the game and created second-half chances through Sven Botman and Yoane Wissa but lacked efficiency inside the opposition box. The defeat left Newcastle with back-to-back Premier League losses after they failed to convert their territorial advantage.
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