Newcastle United suffered a 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa, ending their six-match winning streak. Assistant coach Jason Tindall attributed the loss to player fatigue, as the team played their third match in six days with the same starting lineup. While Tindall recognized that Aston Villa deserved their victory, he praised Newcastle's effort and character throughout the week. Kieran Trippier admitted to a 'reality check' but insisted that tiredness could not be used as an excuse. Despite the defeat, Newcastle remains a strong contender for Champions League qualification, sitting third in the Premier League.
Tindall acknowledged that the demanding schedule might have contributed to Newcastle's performance decline, suggesting fatigue affected their play against Aston Villa after a series of victories.
Despite the heavy defeat, Kieran Trippier emphasized that fatigue couldn't serve as an excuse, admitting the team faced a 'reality check' in the match.
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