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

Newcastle and Aston Villa are both rounding into form in the Premier League as they prepare to meet on Boxing Day.

Newcastle certainly stood up for themselves on Boxing Day - not just in the tunnel. When Duran stamped on Fabian Schar, a red-card offence which ignited a niggly contest after the half-hour mark, Martin Dubravka was quick to shove the Colombia international. Joelinton gave the striker a piece of his mind. Dan Burn pointed a finger.