The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Tanswell analyse the talking points from a dramatic and tetchy meeting at St James' Park

Newcastle United’s Fabian Schar, left lays on the pitch after being fouled by Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran leading to a red card, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James’ Park, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Aston Villa's director of football operations, Damian Vidagany, has echoed Monchi's sentiments following the decision to uphold Jhon Duran's Boxing Day red card at Newcastle United. He also cheekily reminded a Magpies fan that they can watch Villa in the Champions League in the New Year.