Watkins Gets 9, Maatsen With 8 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Newcastle United | OneFootball

Aston Villa entertained Newcastle United at Villa Park earlier this evening as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Villans made a dream start to the game as they scored the opening goal in the first minute when Ollie Watkins found the back of the net. However, Fabian Schar equalised for Newcastle in the 18th minute as the two sides went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Ian Maatsen put Aston Villa ahead in the 64th minute. Just nine minutes later, Unai Emery’s men went 3-1 up due to an unfortunate own goal from Dan Burn. Amadou Onana added another goal in the 75th minute as the Villans secured a dominant 4-1 win at Villa Park.

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

GK: Emiliano Martinez – 6.5/10

Martinez made a couple of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this evening.

RB: Matty Cash – 6.5/10

He did his fair share of defending but offered very little in the opposition half.

CB: Ezri Konsa – 6/10

Konsa put his foot through the ball when he could and was accurate with his passing.

CB: Tyrone Mings – 7/10

He was solid when defending inside his half and was a strong presence in the air.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Newcastle United FC at Villa Park on April 19, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

LB: Ian Maatsen – 8/10

Maatsen was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and managed to score in the second half.

CM: Boubacar Kamara – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well and made two key chances in the final third.

CM: Youri Tielemans – 8/10

Tielemans was not shy of making a tackle and engineered a few meaningful openings for his teammates up top. He has got an assist to show for his efforts.

RW: Morgan Rogers – 8/10

He was a constant menace on the right flank and ended the game with an assist to his name.

CAM: Marco Asensio – 7/10

Asensio made a few decent chances in the final third and was replaced in the 71st minute.

LW: John McGinn – 7/10

McGinn caught the eye at times but there was no goal for him.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 9/10

Watkins gave Aston Villa the lead in the first minute and should have added to his goal tally. He has also got an assist to his name.

Substitutes:

CM: Amadou Onana – 7/10

He came on and got his name on the scoresheet.

LW: Jacob Ramsey – 6.5/10