Newcastle United crushed Aston Villa 5-1 in their first match of the 2023/24 English Premier League season to go top of the table.
New signing Sandro Tonali opened scoring for the home side when he converted Anthony Gordon’s cross in the sixth minute.
Moussa Diaby, who is also making his debut for Aston Villa equalised.
Alexander Isak scored a goal in each half to give the Magpies a two goals cushion, before Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes scored a goal each to make the scoreline 5-1.
