Martinez Gets 8.5, Rogers With 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Newcastle United | OneFootball

Aston Villa will lock horns with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they hoped to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 19th minute when Emi Buendia found the back of the net. Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Ollie Watkins killed the game off in the 88th minute as Aston Villa secured a solid 2-0 win away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the clash against the Magpies.

Martinez made his fair share of saves at the back and did enough to earn a clean sheet this afternoon.

RB: Matty Cash – 7/10

He cleared the danger when he could, but struggled to influence the game going forward.

CB: Ezri Konsa – 7/10

He cleared his lines when needed and was tidy with his ball distribution.

CB: Pau Torres – 7/10

Torres didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half and was a strong presence in the air.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Amadou Onana of Aston Villa celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James’ Park on January 25, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

LB: Ian Maatsen – 7/10

He performed his defensive duties well and offered very little inside the opponent’s half.

CM: Amadou Onana – 7/10

Onana caught the eye at times on both ends of the field.

CM: Youri Tielemans – 7.5/10

He anchored the midfield with conviction and made two good chances in the final third.

RW: Jadon Sancho – 6.5/10

Sancho made one good run with the ball and was replaced in the 58th minute.

CAM: Morgan Rogers – 8/10

He worked hard defensively and was a constant menace in the final third. Rogers ended the game with an assist to his name.

LW: Emiliano Buendia – 8/10

Buendia was a constant menace in the final third and scored the opener in the 19th minute.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 8/10

He was a real threat up top and managed to get his name on the scoresheet late in the game.

ST: Leon Bailey – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Lamare Bogarde – 6/10

He struggled to influence the game.

LB: Lucas Digne – 7/10

Digne caught the eye at times on the left flank and managed to secure an assist.