Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa sees red as Newcastle draw blank without Isak

Villa, whose fans vented their frustration at the Premier League for the profitability and sustainability rules that have curtailed deepening their squad this summer, survived a sluggish start to defend manfully for the final quarter of the game when they were a man down and earn their point.

STALEMATE: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa is shown a red card by referee Craig Pawson. Pic: Michael Steele/Getty Images

Premier League: Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0

Newcastle demonstrated how united they are without Alexander Isak but also how much they miss his goal power. Despite dominating this match, before and after Ezri Konsa was sent off for Aston Villa, Eddie Howe’s men had to settle for a draw against the side they pipped for a Champions League place.