Danny Ings’s exemplary overhead kick was a goal worthy of winning any game but Aston Villa’s victory was secured by two VAR decisions that went against Newcastle United.
The former Southampton striker, signed for a quarter of the £100m Villa received for Jack Grealish, followed up his penalty in last week’s 3-2 defeat at Watford by launching into mid-air at the end of the first half to decorate his home debut in memorable fashion.