Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.

Newcastle have agreed a £43m deal to sign Aston Villas Jacob Ramsey; the midfielders sale will represent pure profit for Villa as he is an academy player; Unai Emerys side will receive an initial £39m plus £4m in add-ons;

Aston Villa face Newcastle this weekend, and Ramsey's imminent move to St James' Park could see him line up against his boyhood club in a shock twist of fate.