Newcastle United’s Obafemi Martins played wonderfully, as he blasted his side out of the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League.
Battlers of Joe Kinnear claimed their second successive victory by defeating Aston Villa 2-0 at St. James Park.
It was the second time in 6 days that Obafemi, Nigerian International, scored for the Magpies. His 2 goals in the 2-0 win allowed Newcastle to lift to the 14th place ahead of arch-rival Sunderland (goal difference).
This was the first time that Newcastle recorded back-to-back league victories since April.
These six points, which they got of visits from West Brom & Villa (midlands duo) within a span of one week, represented a major boost in the side. Again, it was the first clean sheet for the Magpies since August 23.
In the game, Kinnear’s side survived the stern test of their own resolve against an emerging side of the Premier League.
Magpies were able to fend of the challenges thrown at them by Villa persistently in the first half.
In the second half, the home side came up with a renewed spirit, which has been common feature to them after the arrival of Kinnear and through Martins’ 2 goals sealed the game.
What would have impressed Newcastle’s interim manager even more was that his side won the game in absence of star striker Michael Owen, who came on the pitch during the final stages of the game.
Now, he would be hoping that this rejuvenated showing keeps on improving and they retain the position in the league, which they are accustomed to.
