Everton Secures First Premier League Away Win Since February Against Newcastle
A goalkeeping blunder from Lukas Hornicek allowed Everton to clinch their first Premier League away victory since February, as 10-man Newcastle United faced their fourth defeat in six top-flight matches.
Here’s how the players from both teams performed during the match.
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Newcastle United
Lukas Hornicek: Made a critical error when Tyrique George’s simple shot slipped under his body, enabling Thierno Barry to score. 4
Amar Dedic: Recorded a passing accuracy of 59.1% throughout the first 70 minutes, indicating significant struggles. 4
Fabian Schar: Attempted to contribute offensively with three shots but couldn’t secure a clean sheet for his team. 5
Dan Burn: The captain received a booking for a foul on Barry right near the box; fortunately, the resulting set-piece was ineffective. 6
Lewis Hall: Delivered a performance consistent with his England duties, showcasing his usual proficiency. 7
Nico Gonzalez: Substituted as the team faced an alarming fourth defeat in their last six league matches. 5
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Joelinton: Made a clever attempt that seemed destined for the net until it was blocked by James Tarkowski. Came close to scoring from distance as well. 6
Anthony Elanga: Almost equalized as he redirected the ball onto the post, but Everton managed to clear the danger. 5
Joe Willock: Replaced by Yoane Wissa, performing well below his usual standard. 5
Harvey Barnes: Started lively and nearly marked his 100th Premier League game for Newcastle with a goal, closing in on his career milestone. 6
William Osula: Doubtful before the match due to an ankle twist but started, yet managed only seven touches in the first half. 5
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Subs:
Yoane Wissa (on 64, Joe Willock): Failed to find an equalizer. 4
Sean Steur (on 64, Nico Gonzalez): Did not impact the match significantly. 4
Jacob Ramsey (on 75, Joelinton): Came on to change the game but was sent off shortly thereafter. 3
Jacob Murphy (on 75, Anthony Elanga): Little effect after coming on. 3
Subs not used: Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Aladji Bamba, Malick Thiaw, Bazoumana Toure.
Everton
Jordan Pickford: Faced persistent heckling from fans but ultimately had the final say with a solid performance. 7
Jake O’Brien: Contributed to a third consecutive Premier League victory for the team at St James’ Park, marking their fourth clean sheet in the league this season. 7
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James Tarkowski: Displayed a strong captaincy as Everton claimed their first away league victory since February. 7
Jarrad Branthwaite: Made a successful return to the lineup after missing two matches due to concussion protocols. 7
Vitalii Mykolenko: Produced a tidy performance, contributing to Everton’s rise from 14th to 7th in the standings. 7
Merlin Rohl: Injected energy into the match, coming close to scoring in the first half. 7
Harrison Armstrong: Displayed disappointment after squandering a great opportunity to score just before half-time. 7
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James Garner: Delivered a determined performance that will please fans, aiding in a valuable away victory. 8
Tyrique George: Instrumental in the opening goal, his shot resulting in the error that allowed Everton to take the lead. 7
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall: Fought hard and saw a shot tipped over the goalpost. 7
Thierno Barry: Continued his scoring streak, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error for his easy finish. 7
Subs:
Brennan Johnson (on 80, Thierno Barry): Helped maintain their lead. 5
Michael Keane (on 82, Jarrad Branthwaite): Contributed to the clean sheet victory. 5
Subs not used: Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Mark Travers, Tyler Dibling, Christian Norgaard, Charly Alcaraz, Hayden Hackney, Braiden Graham.
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