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Newcastle 4-0 Aston Villa: Callum Wilson scores twice and Miguel Almiron's red-hot form continues, while Joelinton also nets as Eddie Howe's impressive side stretch their unbeaten run to eight games

Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 at St James' Park on Saturday to continue their fine form.

Callum Wilson scored twice, while Joelinton and Miguel Almiron also netted for Eddie Howe's side.

The Magpies remain in fourth place, while Villa stay in 15th in their final game before Unai Emery takes charge.

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Callum Wilson scored twice as Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 to remain fourth

Callum Wilson scored twice as Newcastle thrashed Aston Villa 4-0 to remain fourth

Wilson opened the scoring from the spot after a handball from Villa defender Ashley Young
He doubled the lead early in the second half as Newcastle scored three goals in 11 minutes
Joelinton added a third for Newcastle as they tore Villa apart during the second half
Caretaker boss Aaron Danks was taking charge of the visitors for the second and final time

Caretaker boss Aaron Danks was taking charge of the visitors for the second and final time

Match Facts

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schär (Lascelles 83), Botman (Targett 71), Burn; Longstaff, Guimarães (Shelvey 83), Willock (Murphy 71); Almirón (Saint-Maximin 86), Wilson (Wood 86), Joelinton

Subs not used: Karius, Manquillo, Fraser

Goals : Wilson 45+6 and 56, Joelinton 59, Almiron 67

Bookings: Joelinton

Manager: Eddie Howe

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martínez (Olsen 35); Cash (Digne 69), Konsa, Mings, Young; Dendoncker (McGinn 69), Douglas Luiz; Watkins, Buendía (Coutinho 61), Bailey (Ramsey 61); Ings

Subs not used: Sanson, Chambers, Bednarek, Archer

Bookings: Watkins

Manager: Aaron Danks

Referee: Paul Tierney

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Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez had to be replaced in the first half after suffering a concussion
The Argentinian tried to play on, but was replaced by reserve goalkeeper Robin Olsen
The game was level until Wilson opened the scoring from the spot in first half stoppage time
The forward performed in front of England manager Gareth Southgate to push his claims for a spot in England's World Cup squad
Eddie Howe continues to mastermind Newcastle's transformation as they extended their unbeaten run to eight games