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.

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Aston Villa’s frustration has only deepened after their appeal to overturn Jhon Duran’s controversial red card against Newcastle United was rejected. The Colombian striker now faces a three-match

Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was hard done by with his red card in Saturday’s heavy loss to Newcastle United. Villa were already 1-0 down to a second-minute Anthony Gordon goal on Saturday but had managed to stabilise and create a few half-chances.

Jhon Duran has been responsible for some great moments for Aston Villa this season, but his first-half red card against Newcastle proves costly.