The Reaction: Newcastle swept aside!

The first Premier League game at Villa Park in 2021 produced three points for the home side as they made short work of Newcastle.

Ollie Watkins ended his nine-game wait for a goal before Bertrand Traoré doubled the lead before half-time.

The Aston Villa goal was under little threat throughout the match as the team secured their ninth clean sheet of the campaign.

Here’s a round-up of the action and reaction from the game…

Highlights 🍿

Sit back and watch extended highlights of the match.

Interviews 💬

The VillaTV cameras spoke to head coach Dean Smith and goalscorer Ollie Watkins after the game.

Here's what they had to say...

The Best Snaps 📸

Our club photographer is at every Villa game, adding a crucial element to the club's matchday coverage.

Here are some of the best photos from Wednesday, including some you may not have seen...

The Social Media Reaction 📱

After picking up the win, Villa players and fans took to social media to express their feelings on the game.

You can find some of them below…