RECAP: Aston Villa 2 Newcastle United 0 - Steve Bruce and Dean Smith react to Villa Park result
It was a disappointing return to Villa Park for Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce as his Magpies side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa in Monday night’s Premier League fixture.
First-half goals from Conor Hourihane and Anwar El Ghazi, both from free-kicks, proved the difference as the visitors were unable to build on a three-game unbeaten run in the top flight. Scroll down to relive all the action as well as post-match reaction from both bosses