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Aston Villa ended a 21-year wait for a win at St James’ Park with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle, courtesy of a Buendía stunner and a Watkins header, igniting their title ambitions.

Aston Villa have exorcised the ghosts of St James’ Park in spectacular fashion. With a clinical 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, Unai Emery’s men have not only cemented their title credentials but also shattered a 21-year curse that has haunted the club since 2005.
The atmosphere on Tyneside was electric, but it was the visitors who brought the sparks. Emi Buendía, often the unsung hero of Villa’s midfield, silenced the Toon Army with a goal of sheer brilliance in the first half. His dipping, curling effort from 25 yards left Nick Pope grasping at thin air—a moment of magic that defined the match and perhaps the season.
"We respected history, but we did not fear it," Emery said in his post-match interview. The Spaniard’s tactical discipline was on full display. Villa absorbed Newcastle’s early pressure, led by the dangerous Alexander Isak, and hit back with surgical precision. The second goal, a towering header by Ollie Watkins in the dying minutes, was the final nail in the coffin, sending the traveling Villans into rapture.
The result sees Aston Villa climb into the top four, level on points with Manchester City, blowing the Premier League title race wide open. For Newcastle, it is a bitter pill to swallow. Their fortress has been breached, and questions are now being asked about their ability to compete with the league’s elite when the pressure is truly on.
This season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent history. With Chelsea also climbing the table and the traditional "Big Six" faltering, teams like Aston Villa are proving that the status quo is there to be disrupted. For the Kenyan betting community, who heavily back the Premier League, Villa’s rise offers new opportunities beyond the usual favorites.
As the final whistle blew, the scenes in the away end told the story. This was more than just three points; it was a statement of intent. Aston Villa are not just here to take part; they are here to take over.
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