Newcastle ran out 3-0 winners at St James’ Park but the afternoon wasn’t without its drama after Jhon Duran saw red for a stamp on Fabian Schar’s back in the 32nd minute before tempers boiled over into the tunnel at half-time.

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

BIRMINGHAM, England — Aston Villa says it has failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran’s red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal.