Aston Villa star John McGinn admits it's crucial for the team to get back to winning ways.

Villa were resoundingly beaten by Newcastle United for the second time this season.

The Magpies romped to a 3-1 win at Villa Park, ending the Midlands side's year-long unbeaten home run.

"It was going to end at some time, 346 days is fantastic, but probably the nature of it was a bit upsetting," McGinn stated post-game.

"The manager touched on how proud he was of us.

"Obviously, we didn't want it to end. But two set-piece goals which we pride ourselves upon gave us a lot to do and the third was a mistake. We finished the game strongly. It was a pretty even game which will sting the most.

"We still created some really good chances in the first half which, in this league, if you go ahead it's very difficult for teams to come back and get you. It was decision-making in the final third.

"Leon, when he came on, was outstanding so if we can keep him in that form then we will cause teams problems and create chances. We've got Sheffield United at the weekend. It's not been a great place for us - we need to be at the races on Saturday.

"They are always tough to beat. We've not had a great run against the of late. They've got players who can hurt you like they showed here before Christmas at Villa Park. We need to get back to winning ways."