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Everton are aiming to continue their winning ways and back up a first Premier League victory of the season when they host Newcastle United at Goodison Park for Saturday’s late kick off.
Sean Dyche’s side have competed well in most of their five matches this term but have repeatedly slipped to annoying defeats before their win over Crystal Palace. Dwight McNeil scored twice as the Toffees came from behind to triumph 2-1 and move out of the relegation zone.
As for their opponents, Newcastle will prove to be a sterner test following a decent start to the campaign. Eddie Howe’s men earned an impressive point against Manchester City in their last league outing and edged past AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup. Newcastle come into the match with 11 points from six games and started the weekend just four points behind the leaders Liverpool.
After a Champions League campaign last year, the Magpies will have hopes of securing a European place this season and three points after from home will only help their chances.
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This should be a cracking game. Everton will be confident but Newcastle are a tricky team to defeat.
With a few missing players the Magpies look vulnerable, especially at the top of the pitch and Sean Dyche could use a positive result here as inspiration for the rest of the campaign.
The players will be heading onto the pitch shortly.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:22
Dwight McNeil has contributed three goals and two assists in his last four Premier League appearances.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:20
Anthony Gordon has been involved in 13 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this year, scoring seven times and registering six assists.
Gordon is yet to score or assist against his former club Everton and has just one goal in his previous 15 appearances at Goodison Park.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:15
Including last term, Everton have won six of the past eight Premier League home games, losing the other two. They have scored 46% of their Premier League goals from set pieces since Sean Dyche’s first game in February 2023 (30 of 66).
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:10
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted it would feel like a “betrayal” to leave St James’ Park as the club attempt to compete with European football’s elite.
The Magpies’ Saudi-backed owners revealed this week that they will make a decision early next year on the findings of a feasibility study commissioned to assess the merits of redeveloping the current stadium or building a new venue.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:05
Eddie Howe is set to take charge of his 300th Premier League match, becoming the 20th manager to reach that milestone.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 17:00
The Magpies have lost just one of their eight fixtures in all competitions this term, winning four and drawing three. However, that defeat came in their most recent top-flight away match – a 3-1 loss to Fulham in September.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 16:55
Newcastle’s tally of 11 points from six games represents their best start to a Premier League season for 13 years.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 16:50
Everton have earned four points from their past two games, having lost each of their opening four top-flight fixtures. The Toffees could register consecutive top-flight wins for the first time since April.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 16:45
The Magpies have won five of the past eight meetings home and away with one draw and two defeats in that run.
Mike Jones5 October 2024 16:40
