Newcastle vs Aston Villa delayed as medical emergency grinds match to a halt

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Newcastle’s Premier League tie against Aston Villa was halted midway into the second half after a medical emergency became apparent at St James’ Park.

Newcastle sat on 18 points prior to Sunday’s crunch clash, just one point ahead of relegation rivals Norwich City in their quest for Premier League survival.

Taking on Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa side, the Magpies looked to edge away from the Canaries with a win against the Villans.

They got off to a perfect start after Kieran Trippier’s superb free-kick gave them the lead going into the interval.

But midway into the second half, play was stopped after a medical emergency became apparent in the stands at a sold out St James’ Park.

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