Manzambi Haunts Newcastle as Villa Win at St James' Park

Johan Manzambi had the final say at St James' Park on Saturday night. His first-half goal was the only one of the match, and it was enough to send Aston Villa away with three points after a 1-0 win over Newcastle.

It was a painful result for the home side, who lost on their own ground in a fixture picked for the Saturday Night Football slot. Manzambi's strike gave Villa a lead they did not need to give up, and it came early enough to shape how the rest of the game was played.

The return visit made the afternoon's story personal for Manzambi. He arrived at Newcastle's home with a goal that decided the match, and the scoreline left the Magpies with a result they will want to put behind them quickly.