Villa boss McLeish left frustrated by Newcastle defeat

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is convinced they deserved something from their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.

McLeish felt his side could have taken all three points had fortune favoured them.

"I'm disappointed we never won," he told Sky Sports.

"We made about five chances and they all fell to our top man and our top marksman - Benty.

"I think we had one or two others near the end. (Tim) Krul was in great form and he has made some point-blank saves. On another day Benty would have had a hat-trick. But I'm really pleased with the way we played.

"There are certain moments that we have got to improve. We are still shooting ourselves in the foot at certain times. I didn't think it was a free-kick that led to the Newcastle winning goal."

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