The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Tanswell analyse the talking points from a dramatic and tetchy meeting at St James' Park

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa admitted that Jhon Duran’s red card was too big a hurdle to overcome as Newcastle United ran out 3-0 winners at St James’ Park on Boxing Day. Anthony Gordon

Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was hard done by with his red card in Saturday’s heavy loss to Newcastle United. Villa were already 1-0 down to a second-minute Anthony Gordon goal on Saturday but had managed to stabilise and create a few half-chances.

Mark Goldbridge has lamented Anthony Taylor's decision to send off Jhon Duran during Aston Villa's defeat to Newcastle United.

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran was shown a red card for violent conduct following a VAR check in the first half of the Premier League clash against Newcastle