Everton 0 – 0 Newcastle
Alex Iwobi struck in the ninth minute of stoppage time as 10-man Everton ended a four-game losing streak with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Newcastle at an ecstatic Goodison Park.
Frank Lampard’s side had Allan sent off in the 83rd minute after an initial booking for a foul on Allan Saint-Maximin was upgraded to a red card by referee Craig Pawson following a VAR review.
But after withstanding a barrage of late Newcastle pressure, the hosts stole possession in midfield, allowing Iwobi to carry the ball forward, exchange passes with substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and slide home a cool finish to seal an improbable victory.
There were still five further minutes of stoppage time to play after that due to a bizarre delay early in the second half. A protester had to be freed by stewards using bolt-cutters after attaching himself to the goal using a cable tie around his neck.
But Everton held on to inflict Newcastle’s first Premier League defeat in 10 games and clinch a crucial, morale-boosting victory which lifts them three points clear of the relegation zone.
Full match report to follow…
What’s next?
Everton get some respite from their Premier League struggles with an FA Cup trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime; kick-off at Selhurst Park is at 12.30pm. They then face a tricky encounter at West Ham after the international break, visiting the London Stadium on April 3 live on Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm; kick-off at 2pm.
Newcastle are out of action until April given their early exit from the FA Cup, and next travel to Tottenham, live on Sky Sports Premier League, as part of Super Sunday on April 3 from 4pm; kick-off at 4.30pm. They’re on Sky again when they host Wolves on April 8 live on Friday Night Football on Sky Sports Premier League from 7pm; kick-off at 8pm.
