Newcastle 3-0 Aston Villa - the fans' verdict

We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Here are some of your comments:

Newcastle fans

Richard: The annoying thing is that the sending off will dominate the headlines but the overall performance from Newcastle was excellent. Sandro Tonali is worth the ticket price on his own. Our very own Andrea Pirlo! A joy to watch him conduct the orchestra. It's no coincidence that our current good form coincides with Tonali's form.

Jona: Brilliant from start to finish. Big Joe man of the match - he is so key to our pressing game. Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes were good again and our midfield three is really clicking!

Katie: Normal service is resumed! The scoreline understates Newcastle's dominance - another perfect showing from Tonali and great efforts from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and all the team. But, I'm still looking for reinforcements in January, especially in defence.

Russell: Another fantastic performance from the lads. Yes, the red card made a difference, especially as they were working their way back into the game. However, it's clear the spirit is back in this side and we are looking hard to beat. Roll on United and the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Villa fans

Keith: There's no shame in losing to Newcastle at St James' Park, but seriously, Jhon Duran - what on earth was going through his head?! It's also clear our squad, while stronger than last year, isn't strong enough yet to effectively challenge on all fronts. We need two elite players - an elite right-back and central attacking player to rotate with Morgan Rogers.

Ian: Poor. You'd think after a great win against Manchester City, we'd step up the levels. Conceding so early on set the tone and the sending off sealed it for Newcastle.

Jimash: Sending off changed the game. Not sure when travelling at speed and your left foot slips where you are supposed to put your right foot.

Sam: Such a shame after the City win. Duran is giving me massive Mario Balotelli vibes - moments of excellence v moments of immaturity. That's never going to give us the consistent performances we need to push for Europe, rather than getting pulled into mid-table vortex.