Premier League: Newcastle United stumble to second consecutive defeat; Aston Villa thrash Bournemouth 4-0

Newcastle United stumbled to a second consecutive 3-1 defeat, this time against Brentford, after an earlier loss to West Ham. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest secured a vital 3-1 win over Leeds, boosting their survival hopes. Aston Villa continued their impressive form with a dominant 4-0 victory against Bournemouth, climbing to seventh. Crystal Palace and Brighton played out a goalless stalemate.