Manzambi, Kamara And Cash Get 7.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle United

Manzambi, Kamara And Cash Get 7.5 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Newcastle United Aston Villa locked horns with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 36th minute when Johan Manzambi got his name on the scoresheet. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline. The West Midlands club defended their slender advantage well in the second 45 minutes and earned a narrow 1-0 win away from home. Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the clash against the Magpies. GK: Zion Suzuki – 7/10 He made one good save at the back and did well to secure the clean sheet this evening. RB: Matty Cash – 7.5/10 Cash performed his defensive duties well but struggled to influence the game going forward. CB: Viktor Lindelof – 7/10 He made a lot of crucial clearances inside his half. CB: Tyrone Mings – 7/10 Mings put his foot through the ball when he could and was good on the ball. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: Matthias Jaissle, Manager of Newcastle United, speaks with Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa FC at St James’ Park on October 17, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) LB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka – 7/10 He came back to defend when he could, but offered very little inside the Newcastle half. CM: Boubacar Kamara – 7.5/10 Kamara anchored the midfield well and made one decent run with the ball. CM: Joao Gomes – 7/10 He was a positive influence on both halves and was substituted in the 71st minute. RW: Alysson – 6.5/10 Alysson combined well with others around him, but never looked like he would score. CAM: Emiliano Buendia – 7/10 He worked hard in the final third but failed to get his name on the scoresheet. LW: Johan Manzambi – 7.5/10 Manzambi caused some headaches for his marker and managed to score the only goal of the game in the 36th minute. ST: Nicolas Jackson – 7/10 He was a real menace up top, but there was no goal for him. RW: John McGinn – 6.5/10 He made one key chance in the final third. CM: Ross Barkley – 6.5/10 Barkley made two good chances after coming off the bench. CM: Leon Goretzka – 6/10 His impact on the game was minimal. LW: Ibrahim Mbaye – 6.5/10 Mbaye managed to shine at times on the left flank. He was solid at the back.