Magpies striker Dwight Gayle opened the scoring after coming off the bench for the hosts, yet another substitute, Villa’s Ahmed Elmohamady, equalised seven minutes from time. Our Newcastle United reporter Miles Starforth has dished out his player ratings from the game – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see them:
5. Danny Rose - 5
Not yet up to speed, didn’t get forward too much. 5 Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Allan Saint-Maximin - 6
Didn’t see enough of the ball, United needed him in more dangerous areas. 6 Photo: Pool
7. Jonjo Shelvey - 6
Brought some composure to the midfield after an awkward opening, showed glimpses of his passing ability. 6 Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
8. Isaac Hayden - 6
Competed well and always wanted the ball. 6 Photo: Michael Regan