Jhon Duran was sent off during Aston Villa's defeat to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Thursday afternoon, and he has subsequently blown his chance to cement himself above Ollie Watkins in the pecking order, with Unai Emery being proven right for sidelining the Colombian for much of the season.

Aston Villa intend to appeal against the red card received by Jhon Duran for violent conduct against Newcastle United with Unai Emery saying any ban for his striker would be “hard to accept”. Duran, 21,

Unai Emery has called for ‘respect’ from Newcastle United assistant Jason Tindall after he was sent off during his side’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. Newcastle sealed their victory and have moved up to fifth in the Premier League with goals from Anthony Gordon,

Unai Emery confirmed Villa will be appealing Jhon Duran’s red card in yesterday’s bad-tempered 3-0 defeat at Newcastle.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no complaints after their 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. Jhon Duran was sent off for the visitors, as Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak and Joelinton struck for Newcastle. Emery later said, "Newcastle here are very strong and circumstances happened in the match which were key for the result."

Unai Emery has challenged Morgan Rogers to produce even more after his starring role in the victory over Man City propelled him back into the headlines. The 22-year-old was by common consensus the best player on the park in Villa’s 2-1 win, turning in a reminder of his huge potential against his former club.

Unai Emery has challenged Morgan Rogers to hit double figures in both Premier League goals and assists this season.

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

Disappointing from Unai Emery after Newcastle 3 Aston Villa 0. The Villa boss choosing to try and blame the referee after his team were outclassed by Newcastle United. United led inside 90 seconds and Villa never looked like getting back into it.

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