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Callum Wilson scored twice in an eye-catching performance in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate

At St James' Park, Wilson scored two times as the Magpies thrashed the Villars.

Wilson scored from the penalty spot six minutes into the first half after Villa defender Young used his arm to block Almiron's attempt.

Wilson scored from the spot after he replaced the injured Emiliano Martinez.

Eddie Howe's side were denied a move up to third place in the table by Spurs, but they were still able to record a fifth win in six games thanks to goals from Almiron andJoelinton.

Magpies cap near-perfect month in style

The team took 16 points from a possible 18 in October.

While starting the day in the top four of the table for the first time in over two years, Howe's side stretched their winning streak to eight games.

Wilson scored from 12 yards at the end of the second half to give the hosts a 2-0 lead.

Wilson took his season's tally to six when he nodded a Kieran Trippier cross in from close range after his second goal was ruled out for being in an area that wasn't clearly defined.

Almiron scored his third goal in as many games when he brilliantly curled a shot into the net after Wilson had been denied a hat-trick by the woodwork.

Wilson and Murphy were both denied by the woodwork as the hosts settled for four.

Martinez kept on, then taken off after blow to the head

Martinez leaves the pitch
A dejected Emiliano Martinez was taken off after twice being assessed by Villa's medical staff

Villa fans will be frustrated by their side's inability to build on last week's emphatic win over Brentford, but there will be concerns over the substitution of Martinez.

There was a five-minute stop as the Argentine was taken to the hospital with a head injury after being hit by the knee of Mings.

The medical staff assessed him and he stayed on the pitch. He put his hand to his head after being called into action to collect a cross.

After further assessment, a disconsolate Martinez was taken off and introduced to the crowd for the first time since the final day of last season.

When Unai Emery takes charge of Villa on Tuesday, he will look at it.

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