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Touching Staveley response, Southgate reaction, Trippier shows class - Newcastle moments you missed

Newcastle United ran out 4-0 winners over Aston Villa at St James' Park on Saturday as they continued their fine form in the Premier League. A nervy first-half finished with Callum Wilson making no mistake from the penalty spot.

The second period was a vast improvement for the Magpies as they turned the screw, with Wilson adding a second from a well-worked corner. Joelinton got in on the act for a third before Miguel Almiron found the net yet again with a stunning fourth.

Here are the moments you may have missed from Newcastle 's 4-0 victory.

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Touching ownership moment

There was a special announcement read out just a few minutes before kick-off as the Newcastle United stadium announcer took the mic as the players took to the pitch.

It was he who broke the news that Newcastle co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi were celebrating their 11th wedding anniversary at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon.

Cameras caught their touching moment as the pair shared a kiss and cuddle surrounded by applauding supporters. They then received the perfect gift in the form of a resounding victory.

Southgate likes what he sees

England boss Gareth Southgate was in the stands next to Staveley and Ghodoussi for the Newcastle win, casting his eye over potential picks for next month's World Cup.

Cameras cleverly panned to the Three Lions manager as Wilson calmly slotted his penalty home, with Southgate unable to hide a small smile after the ball hit the net.

The England chief's face was neutral again soon after but he will have been left with plenty to ponder after the Newcastle hitman netted his brace.

Trippier armband touch

Kieran Trippier was his usual, boisterous self during the 4-0 win, ordering his team-mates about and leading the defence.

Trippier has been almost faultless this term, captaining Newcastle in the absence of first-choice skipper Jamaal Lascelles. The full-back again took the armband on Saturday but without hesitation gave it up as Lascelles entered the fray with 10 minutes remaining.

As Lascelles made his way onto the pitch, the former Tottenham star ran over to his co-star and gave him the rainbow armband once more.

Luiz's fan clash

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez went down with a head injury after a collision with Tyrone Mings in the first-half. The Argentinian stopper was down for a significant period of time after the initial clash, with Douglas Luiz and Mings standing over him, as well as club physios.

Supporters in the Leazes End were getting frustrated with the time it was taking, making their feelings known towards the Villa players stood over Martinez. Luiz was seen responding to the angry Newcastle fans, pointing to his head repeatedly, gesturing that his goalkeeper had suffered a knock to the head.

Martinez went down again moments later and was eventually withdrawn for Robin Olsen before half-time.

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