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Newcastle United 1-0 Aston Villa: Kieran Trippier’s free-kick proves the difference again as the Magpies win a THIRD successive Premier League game and move four points clear of the relegation zone
- Newcastle United won a third league game in a row by beating Aston Villa 1-0
- Kieran Trippier’s first-half free-kick proved the difference at St. James’ Park
- Ollie Watkins had a close-range header in the second half ruled out for offside
- Newcastle are now four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone
Eddie Howe laughed during the week when asked about Newcastle having eyes on a top-half finish.
It remains wildly fanciful, of course, and within the context of the head coach’s remit this season, their current position of 17th would more than do.
But given the five-game form table has his side in the top four, Howe should be thinking about marching clear of the trapdoor, rather than keeping one foot pressed upon it.
Kieran Tripper gave Newcastle a first half lead with a 35th-minute free-kick at St. James’ Park
It was Trippier’s second goal in as many games after also scoring a free-kick against Everton
Source : dailymail
