An official Newcastle United injury update has been issued following their two-goal defeat to Aston Villa.
Eddie Howe talks to the media after the 2-0 defeat to Unai Emery’s side.
Sandro Tonali dances through the Aston Villa defense after just 37 seconds, only to see Martinez stick a toe out to pull off an arguably match-winning save.
However, Nick Pope left with an impossible task as Buendia’s stunning long-range strike flew past the United keeper after 19 minutes.
Newcastle United were sorely missing inspirational leader Bruno Guimaraes and things didn’t help when Joelinton had to leave with an injury soon after the break.
After the final whistle, Eddie Howe provided an official Newcastle United injury update on the Brazilian duo.
“It looks like a groin problem for Joe.
‘Because I have him and Bruno [Guimaraes] missing [today] was a double whammy.
“We still don’t think Bruno has a serious injury [after being forced off against PSV Eindhoven].
“Bruno will do everything he can to be fit on Wednesday [against PSG] but he has to be right to play”
Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 2 – Sunday 25 January 2026 2pm
Match statistics
Goals:
Newcastle United:
Astonvilla:
Buendia 19 Watkins 88
Possess was Newcastle 60% Villa 40%
Total shots were Newcastle 15 Villa 14
Shots on target were Newcastle 4 Villa 8
Corners were Newcastle 6 Villa 5
Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 24 Villa 27
Newcastle team vs Villa:
Pope, Tripper, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Tonali (Willock 84), Joelinton (Ramsey 48), Miley, Barnes, Gordon (Elanga 63), Wissa (Woltemade 62)
Unused subs:
Ramsdale, Osula, Burn, Shahar, Alex Murphy
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