ASTON VILLA (3-4-3): 

Gollini 7; Chester 6, Elphick 5, Baker 6 (Tshibola 45, 7); Bacuna 6, Westwood 6 (Hepburn-Murphy 85), Jedinak 7, Amavi 6; AYEW 8, Kodija 7, Adomah 6 (Gestede 62, 6).

Subs (not used): Bunn, Richards, Hutton, Cissokho.
 
NEWCASTLE (4-2-3-1):

5 Sels: Had one or two wobbly moments and could have done better when Villa equalised

7 Yedlin: A lively performance flying down the right until it was curtailed by an ankle injury

Clark: The equaliser spoilt his hopes of making a triumphant return to Villa Park

7 Lascelles: Looked a commanding figure at the heart of the Newcastle defence at times

6 Dummett: Solid and dependable as ever down the left-hand side in linking up with Gouffran

8 SHELVEY: More like his old self in the middle of the park, pulling the strings for long periods

5 Hayden: A fairly subdued performance, but was victim of a heavy challenge from Baker

6 Ritchie: Some penetrating bursts in the first half, but had few opportunities after the break

6 Gouffran: Another who faded after looking impressive at times in the first hour

5 Diame: Had a particularly frustrating time, missing two fantastic opportunities

6 Gayle: Worked hard leading the line, but wasted golden chance to make it 2-0


Subs

Tiote (for Yedlin, 75)

Mitrovic (for Gayle, 79)

Subs not used: Darlow, Hanley, Lazaar, Perez, Atsu.


MAN OF THE MATCH – Jonjo Shelvey – Was right at the heart of Newcastle best moments and set up Diame for what should have been the deciding goal.