There was no hint of the mutiny as Newcastle's impressive start was rewarded on 18 minutes. Loic Remy, the only senior summer signing, swerved his way into the penalty area to cross and though Papiss Cisse's flick did not initially look damaging, it presented Ben Arfa with a simple finish.
Christian Benteke levelled on 67 minutes with a header, but parity was brief. Lambert's defence inexplicably backed off as Ben Arfa made another menacing advance and though his shot was saved by Brad Guzan, Gouffran swept home.
Newcastle could have added a third but had done enough. Perhaps Kinnear knew what he was doing all along?
Lambert, meanwhile, had to endure boos at the end of each half. He said: "The fans have been fantastic but if you lose games you have to accept that."
Match details
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Guzan; Lowton, Vlaar, Okore (Clark 30), Luna; El Ahmadi (Kozak 67), Westwood, Delph; Agbonlahor, Benteke, Weimann (Tonev 88).
Subs (not used): Steer (gk), Bacuna, Helenius, Sylla.
Booked: Delph.
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Krul; Debuchy, Coloccini, Yanga-Mbiwa, Santon; Anita (Tiote 75), Sissoko, Cabaye (Sammy Ameobi 88); Remy (Gouffran 63), Cisse, Ben Arfa.
Subs (not used): Elliot, Dummett, S.Taylor, Marveaux.
Booked: Yanga-Mbwia, Cabaye, Debuchy, Gouffran.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
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