Everton defeated Newcastle United 1-0 in a Premier League match at St James’ Park on Monday.
Thierno Barry scored the only goal shortly after halftime. Tyrique George fired a low shot from the left that slipped under goalkeeper Lukás Hornícek, and Barry tapped in the loose ball. The goal stood after VAR reviewed two close offside challenges.
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Newcastle finished with 10 men when substitute Jacob Ramsey received two yellow cards in stoppage time.
The win ended Everton’s three-game Premier League winless run. They moved to seventh in the table; Newcastle dropped to 13th.
Monday’s match came four days after Everton’s Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Newcastle.
Both sides made two changes from that cup match: Anthony Elanga and Joelinton started for Newcastle; Jarrad Branthwaite and Harrison Armstrong started for Everton.
Harvey Barnes created several chances for Newcastle, including a curling shot wide and a cross that struck the post. Jordan Pickford made multiple saves, including stopping Yoane Wissa in the 90th minute. Lukás Hornícek denied Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jake O’Brien from a set piece and resulting corner.
Everton’s defense held firm throughout. James Tarkowski blocked a Joelinton effort, and Fabian Schär fired over the bar.
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