Kieran Trippier scores another goal in Newcastle’s win

Newcastle boosted their survival bid as Kieran Trippier’s free-kick clinched a 1-0 win against Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Sunday.

FULL-TIME Newcastle 1-0 Aston Villa

Kieran Trippier's thumping free-kick earns Eddie Howe's side their third consecutive win#NEWAVL pic.twitter.com/7SmShJKQaj

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The Magpies, winners of three consecutive league matches for the first time since 2018, are four points above the relegation zone.

Three games. Three wins.

Newcastle go four points clear of the relegation zone 👏 pic.twitter.com/KxMuZ0a7pX

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Eddie Howe’s side were given a penalty when Calum Chambers brought down Joe Willock, but referee Craig Pawson changed his decision after VAR showed the foul took place just outside the area.

It was only a temporary reprieve for Villa as Trippier smashed the resulting free-kick past Emiliano Martinez in the 35th minute for his second set-piece goal in successive games.

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Villa were denied a 61st minute equaliser by the slenderest of offside decisions as VAR chalked off Ollie Watkins’ far post header.