Manzambi's header lifts Aston Villa to 1-0 win at Newcastle

Aston Villa claimed a 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with Johan Manzambi scoring the only goal in the 36th minute.

The Swiss midfielder, signed from Freiburg in the summer after Villa beat Newcastle to his signature, headed the visitors in front before half-time, and Villa held firm to take all three points on Matchday 7.

Newcastle struggled to turn pressure into an equaliser, extending a difficult run at home. The result lifts Villa off a position near the foot of the table, where they had started the day, while Newcastle remain in mid-table after an underwhelming evening on Tyneside.

Manzambi was rated the game’s standout performer after a committed display against the club that had pursued him in the transfer window.