Former Everton winger Kevin Kilbane
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"Let's not forget Newcastle are still in the bottom three but this result puts them back within touching distance of the sides around them. You can win games by three or four goals but sometimes this kind of 1-0 win can do more for team spirit and confidence."

Want to listen to Sergio Aguero's four goals, set against the backdrop of some Mozart? Here you go then...

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "It was very difficult. Villa carried a threat on the counter attack. I'm pleased we controlled the game and stopped them. We scored at the right times and we were in control, but I'm so pleased at the way we performed.

"We had a real focus and intensity to defend well. Overall, we worked extremely hard to keep Villa quiet in front of goal. It was a very clever performance and an important one. It's a special feeling after the way we lost at Manchester United.

"Today was a really strong team performance, which is pleasing when you come back from the international break.

"We had to be patient with Ross Barkley. I didn't expect him to last as long as he did, but he got the tempo of the match very quickly. It's good to see him back."

Ooooh, there's still time for a hearts in mouth moment as Leicester's Anthony Knockaert sees a shot blocked. But that's the last action as referee Martin Atkinson blows his whistle! Relief all around St James' Park, not least on the face of under-fire boss Alan Pardew.

He will be celebrating Newcastle first win of the season - at the eighth time of asking - with a bottle of Brown Ale tonight. Probably.

Only Newcastle could throw this away now. The home stands cheer every touch that goes their way - they are inching closer to their first Premier League win of the season....

Jason Sheen:, external Yes! Awesome display from the Super Saints. Get in there!

Alex Chapman:, external Not bad for a guy, Koeman, who had no players at the start of the season...

Stephane Vu-hoang:, external Scintillating from Saints. I won't be surprised if they finished in the top four.

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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert: "We got what we deserved. We lost poor goals at bad times of the game. The poor goal from a cross was poor. The second goal, Guzan says he should have saved it, then we switched off at a free-kick.

"We spoke about not switching off against Everton. They finished in the top five last year. We had to be better and we take our medicine.

"When we lost the first goal, we came into the game, but we were well beaten."

Yoan Gouffran is off, Remy Cabella is on. Newcastle edging ever close to victory.

"Haway!" shouts one nervous voice from the Newcastle stands as Leicester get a contentious decision. The tension inside St James' Park is almost palpable. Almost into three minutes of stoppage time...

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks
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"How Gus Poyet handles this next week and how he gets back on track will show us how good he is as a Premier League manager. Is he capable of getting points out of Sunderland's next games? It will be tough but I think he can."

Southampton striker Shane Long:, external Wow, didn't see that coming! Nice to bounce back from a loss with a performance like that! #greatsupport #defoahattrickforgraz!

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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet: "I think its the most embarrassing time I've had on a football pitch. You think you will never get these situations but unfortunately it is sometimes your turn. I feel very sorry for the fans, they came a long way to see a very difficult game today.

"At the start we played very well. We conceded an own goal whish is unique. We paid the price for everything that went wrong today because it was a difficult day.

"The only thing we knew is we needed to not throw the game away as 3-0 was enough. I learned a lot about the players today - the bad side as some gave up and I know who they are for the future.

"I cannot watch it again because it's not a lot to analyse. We were a difficult team to play before today but it was totally the opposite. As a group we didn't show the character to be on the pitch. We were really poor and unacceptable in the second half."

Faton Berisha:, external Arsenal have money, great fans, a new stadium... and a bad manager. Time for change.

Guv:, external For all those Wengerites who say there's nobody to replace him, Southampton didn't seem to have a problem. First Mo-Po and now Koeman.

Jacob Smith:, external Why's nobody talking about West Ham? Another win. Remember Allardyce out?

But then it is Newcastle who almost get the all-important second goal. Spanish substitute Ayoze Perez does the dirty work down the right, clipping back from the byline to the far post where Papiss Cisse is waiting. His downward header skips up off the turf and Kasper Schmeichel is alert to tip over. Just under five minutes to go...

More defensive uncertainty as Leicester thump on the Newcastle door harder than an angry bailiff. Alan Pardew's side half clear to the edge of the box where Danny Drinkwater thumps a low shot back towards goal, but is denied by Magpies keeper Tim Krul.

Alex Wood: I have been a Saints fan my whole life and I think this is our best ever league win.

Firstly, with respect to Sunderland, they not only forgot to turn up but they didn't even get out of bed this morning. Secondly, the drive of Mr Koeman to keep pushing when already 4-0 up sums up the difference between this season and last season.

Lastly, the ins have outweighed the outs. Despite the doom and gloom predictions, the board's intent was sealed when appointing Koeman. If you want to sell why would you hire a manager of his calibre? His cloth was cut as a player at Barcelona and in Holland. He's had success at Feyenoord as a manager and it's clearly rubbed off on the players.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "It is a very disappointing result because we were very unlucky with the referee's decision for the first goal.

"They had two shots and scored two goals but we had to keep going and that saved us a point in the end. It is a long time since we've dominated so much and not won the game

"Look at the shots on goal; how many times did they come into our half? They defended well and we made it difficult for ourselves by giving them a second goal. Sometimes the team that takes the initiative doesn't win. We tried our best and we can only look at ourselves.

"We have conceded too many goals and we have to look at ourselves defensively. Some other teams have bought many defenders and concede goals as well. I think it's a matter of concentration.

On Jack Wilshere's knee injury: "It looks not a lot."

Newcastle have leaked 14 goals in seven Premier League matches so far - and it is easy to see why. Their back four are all over the place as they are caught out by a long ball from the Leicester midfield. Dave Nugent clips in a cross from the right but it is an inch or two behind Jamie Vardy. He can't flick goalwards and the home side survive.

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Hull manager Steve Bruce: "They were manful and it's just a shame we've conceded in the last minute. That's four times in eight or nine games. A lot of them have been all over the world this week and we were running on empty. We deserved maybe to hang on but you always know Arsenal can create something.

"We've had hardly any injuries this season but Jelavic twisted his knee, Harper looks like he's torn a bicep, Dawson's got a twisted ankle…"

Anthony Rhodes:, external Sunderland lose 8-0 and Gabriel Obertan just scored! Could this day get any better for Newcastle fans?