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News1825-01-2026, 23:10

Aston Villa Ends 21-Year St James' Park Curse, Keeps Premier League Title Dream Alive

  • Aston Villa secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Newcastle at St James' Park, ending a 21-year winless streak at the venue.
  • Emi Buendía opened the scoring with a superb strike, and Ollie Watkins sealed the win with a late header from Lucas Digne's cross.
  • The win places Villa within four points of league leaders Arsenal, strengthening their position in the title race and Champions League qualification.
  • Chelsea climbed into the top four with a dominant 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, with goals from Estevão, João Pedro, and Enzo Fernández.
  • Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes by defeating Brentford 2-0, moving five points clear of the relegation zone.

Why It Matters: Aston Villa's historic win at St James' Park fuels their title aspirations, while Chelsea and Forest also secure vital victories.

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