Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa - the fans' verdict

We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Aston Villa.

Here are some of your comments:

Newcastle fans

Barry: Frustrating game. Score line flatters Villa, but Martinez was player of the match by a country mile. We've got to start being more direct - no point in high press if you waste it by constantly passing across midfield.

Paul: It's all well winning in Europe against teams from lesser leagues but as soon as we play good quality Prem teams we aren't up to it! Can't help but feel we squandered our money in the summer transfer window and this has affected our ability to compete at the top level.

Leon: I think Howe's time has come. He has done great things for the club but his tactics are outdated and conservative, befitting of a relegation threatened team. It lacks ambition and never seems to use the squad to its fullest. And hey, change seemed to work for United and Chelsea.

Trevor: Poor performance today, some poor crosses in from out wide. Eddie needs to look at his tactics because Premier League teams have worked out our current way of playing.

Villa fans

Colin: Outstanding performance when you consider how thin our squad is and after playing a tough game Thursday. Emery is a genius!

Andrew: Great win. Great performance. Thought Ollie Watkins was a personification of what Villa are all about. They are showing a resilience/bouncebackability that wasn't there before (under Emery). Believe boys. Just believe. See where it takes you.

Mark: Great professional display today by everyone in a claret and blue shirt. Unai has done amazing things with the means he has. A few more signings and some money and he could elevate us to places that all Villa fans dream off. Come on you Lions UTV.

Anthony: Great game of football from two teams. Villa wanted the win more. Martinez comfortable saves. Outstanding goals from Watkins and Buendia. Aston Villa are outstanding.