After ending the last five games of last season without a goal at home, Newcastle have now extended that unwanted statistic to a staggering 560 minutes since Nobby Solano struck the winner against Liverpool from the penalty spot last February.
Obafemi Martins grabbed the opening goal that day and it is now over 600 minutes since a striker last scored a home Premier League goal.
After their glorious 3-1 opening day win at pointless Bolton, Newcastle suffered a reality check against Martin O'Neill's hard-working outfit.
Full-back Craig Gardner created a good chance for John Carew, but the big Villa striker headed over.
Norwegian Carew then tried his luck from 25-yards and Steve Harper needed to be alert and tipped his effort over the bar.
While they had plenty of the ball, Newcastle did not create a chance of any note until the half-hour mark when a clearance fell to James Milner and the former Villa loan player volleyed over the top.
Gabriel Agbonlahor showed excellent pace soon afterwards when running at the Newcastle rearguard from well inside his own half and after riding a challenge, disappointed when dragging his shot wide.
Debutant Scott Carson came to his side's rescue after 36 minutes when getting a touch to Mark Viduka's downward header and forced the ball behind for a corner.
The flag-kick was played deep and when it was swung in again by Alan Smith, defender David Rozehnal on the left, brought a stunning save from Carson.
While the first half was lacklustre, the second period was perhaps even worse, especially for Newcastle who did not manage to create a chance of any merit.
The best opportunity fell the way of Nigel Reo-Coker who saw a right-footed curling effort clawed behind by Harper.
The home crowd viewed one of those rare occurrences after 63 minutes when they caught a glimpse of Michael Owen in a black and white shirt.
In two years at St James' Park, Owen has started just 13 matches and what was clearly evident is that the England marksman is nothing near to match fitness.
England boss Steve McClaren was in the stands to watch Owen and, despite his lack of fitness, is left with little opportunity other than play him in the friendly against Germany now that Wayne Rooney is injured and Peter Crouch suspended.
United sent on Brazilian Claudia Cacapa in the dying seconds to become the 1,000th player in their history - a landmark that in the context of this game will not linger long in the memory.