The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Tanswell analyse the talking points from a dramatic and tetchy meeting at St James' Park

Newcastle ran out 3-0 winners at St James’ Park but the afternoon wasn’t without its drama after Jhon Duran saw red for a stamp on Fabian Schar’s back in the 32nd minute before tempers boiled over into the tunnel at half-time.

Newcastle thumped Ipswich Town on the road on Saturday, with Alexander Isak helping himself to a hat-trick. Aston Villa arrive on Tyneside after an impressive win of their own against Manchester City - but Unai Emery's side have lost four on the spin away from Villa Park.