Aston Villa strengthened signs of a return to form as Johan Manzambi scored the winning goal against Newcastle, the team he had turned down before joining the club.
Manzambi’s decisive contribution settled the contest in Villa’s favour and gave the forward a notable moment against Newcastle. His move to Villa Park had come after he chose not to join the Tyneside club.
The result adds to the sense that Villa are recovering their momentum. For Newcastle, the defeat carried an added point of interest because the player who made the difference had previously opted to continue his career with their opponents.
Manzambi’s winning goal provided the latest indication of his importance to Villa, while also giving the club a result against a side that had previously been competing for his signature. No further details about the match or the next steps for either team are provided in the available material.
