A goalkeeping howler by Lukas Hornicek gifted Everton their first Premier League away win since February, as a 10-man Newcastle United slumped to a fourth defeat in six top-flight games. This was one to forget for the Magpies, but a massive statement from the Toffees.
Newcastle’s Nightmare at St James’ Park
Talk about a gut punch. Newcastle fans watched their team go down in a truly deflating manner. It all started with Lukas Hornicek. What a brutal moment. Tyrique George put a routine shot on goal, and Hornicek allowed it to squirm right under his body. That’s a mistake you just can’t make in the Premier League, and it handed Thierno Barry the easiest goal he will ever score. Barry, who is seemingly Newcastle’s nemesis right now, scored against them for the second time in five days thanks to that gift.
It wasn’t just the keeper, though. Newcastle’s Amar Dedic had a passing accuracy of just 59.1% in the opening 70 minutes, which tells you everything about their struggle to control the game. Dan Burn, the captain, picked up a booking for a foul on Barry right on the edge of the box, though thankfully for him, that set-piece came to nothing.
The Magpies tried to fight back. Joelinton produced one clever shot that was blocked by James Tarkowski and then went close again from distance. Anthony Elanga came agonizingly close to equalizing, kneeing the ball onto the post before Everton scrambled it clear. Harvey Barnes, celebrating his 100th Premier League appearance, almost marked it with his 100th career goal after a lively start, but it wasn’t to be. Even William Osula, who started despite twisting his ankle last week, only managed seven touches in the first half, showing the team’s overall struggle. And to cap off the misery, substitute Jacob Ramsey, sent on to rescue the game, ended up getting sent off. A truly alarming fourth defeat in six Premier League games.
Everton’s Unstoppable Rise
What a turnaround for Everton. This win was massive, their first Premier League away victory since February, and it catapulted them right up the table from 14th to 7th. They did it with a commanding performance, especially defensively. This was their third straight Premier League win at St James’ Park and their fourth top-flight clean sheet of the season.
Jordan Pickford, the former Sunderland keeper, faced relentless stick from the home fans, but he had the last laugh. His defense was rock solid. Jake O’Brien was instrumental in securing the win, and James Tarkowski delivered a captain’s performance, pure and simple. Jarrad Branthwaite made a winning return after missing two matches due to concussion protocols, which is huge for team chemistry. Vitalii Mykolenko was neat and tidy, working tirelessly, and Merlin Rohl provided energy, getting into dangerous positions and going close with an attempt in the first half.
While Thierno Barry’s goal was practically a tap-in thanks to the keeper, he cannot stop scoring, and that kind of form changes games. Tyrique George was heavily involved, with his shot leading to the critical mistake. But the real engine in that midfield was James Garner. His gritty performance was exactly the type that David Moyes loves, and he played a huge part in this fine away win. Everton showed grit, determination, and real fight.
Newcastle is now in a serious slump, facing another tough stretch. Meanwhile, Everton is absolutely flying high after this result. This win gives them serious momentum and a huge leap up the table. They are definitely a team to watch in the coming weeks.
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Originally reported by BBC Sport.
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