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Everton host Newcastle United on Thursday evening with both clubs struggling against adversity right now: the Toffees due to a points deduction which leaves them in the relegation zone and the Magpies facing an injury crisis, with goalkeeper Nick Pope the latest long-term absentee.
Victory for the hosts tonight will see them move out of the bottom three, while Eddie Howe’s side will be looking to go back up to fifth if they manage a third straight league victory. They’ve only won once on the road this term though, while Sean Dyche’s men have also only won once at home.
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In the last two seasons, Everton have required dramatic results in the run-in to extricate themselves from the relegation zone. Now they can gaze at the table in December and derive particular satisfaction from it. They are already out of the bottom three, despite being deducted 10 points. Another way of interpreting it is that, but for their controversial punishment for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, they would be in the top half.
But they have had a terrific week, twin wins, with Dwight McNeil on target against both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, cancelling out the majority of the biggest points deduction in Premier League history and serving as proof of the spirit in Sean Dyche’s team. McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto condemned Newcastle to their heaviest defeat of the season as Everton surged to 17th.
Certainly it ranked as a fine time to face Newcastle, who showed signs of exhaustion after herculean efforts against Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, but a game still required winning. And while Everton showed their now characteristic profligacy at Goodison Park, they hammered away until, for the second time in five days, McNeil proved a difference maker.
Rich Jolly at Goodison:
Karl Matchett7 December 2023 22:00
Everton secure a vital three points against Newcastle with a 3-0 victory at Goodison Park. The Toffees were on top in the first half but couldn't turn their chances into goals. The Magpies came out at half-time and looked the more threatening, but Dyche's men took the lead as McNeil pounced on an error from Trippier. The Newcastle right-back then made another mistake with Harrison taking advantage, firing the ball across the box, with Doucoure there to fire home. In the final few minutes, Beto sealed the victory, latching on to a throughball and tucking his shot under Dubravka. The Toffees face Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday, while the Magpies travel to Tottenham Hotspur. That's all for today, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: EVERTON 3-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED
After a lengthy deal, the referee confirms that Beto's goal will count. The Toffees just need to see out the last few minutes, but it's been a fantastic performance from Dyche's men so far.
Assist Nathan Kenneth Patterson
Everton are keeping the ball between them as they see out the game, and the Goodison Park crowd are absolutely loving it. Newcastle can't win it back, and the Toffees are looking after possession well.
A deep cross is sent into the box by Ritchie, but Pickford is there to claim it unchallenged. The Everton goalkeeper goes down with a smile on his face, and he's in no rush to offload the ball here. The Toffees are looking to hang on here.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of 10 minutes of added time.
Substitution Lewis Miley Matthew Thomas Ritchie
Substitution Jamaal Lascelles Emil Henry Kristoffer Krafth
