Newcastle United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round with a commanding 3-1 triumph over Aston Villa at Villa Park. It means the Magpies are only the fourth side to defeat Unai Emery's team on home soil this campaign. The fourth round encounter, the first FA Cup meeting between these clubs in 35 years, proved a thoroughly deserved victory for the visitors despite trailing at the interval. Newcastle United progressed to the FA Cup fifth round with a commanding 3-1 triumph over Aston Villa at Villa Park | GETTYHe said: "For five or six months, they have been relying on VAR and they come into this situation and it all changes." He capitalised on a dreadful pass from Thiaw that Joe Willock intercepted inside the Villa penalty area.

Source: BBC February 14, 2026 20:11 UTC