Newcastle vs Everton Report

Scorers: Alcaraz 65’

Everton continued their impressive run against Newcastle United, securing a 1-0 win that extended their unbeaten streak over the Magpies. Despite the defeat, Newcastle still confirmed their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League (UCL), courtesy of Manchester United’s triumph over Aston Villa.

Intense Start at St. James’ Park

From the opening whistle, Newcastle showed urgency, driven by a buzzing St. James’ Park crowd that created a rousing atmosphere. Yet it was Everton who settled more quickly into the game. Iliman Ndiaye was particularly threatening down Newcastle’s right flank, while Anthony Gordon’s speculative strike represented the only notable effort from the home side in the opening 15 minutes.

Midfield Battle and Early Threats

Sandro Tonali began to dictate play from the centre of the pitch for Newcastle, but the first real attempt on target came from Everton. Carlos Alcaraz tested Nick Pope with a well-hit free-kick, shortly before James Garner unleashed a powerful shot that forced a sharp save from the Newcastle keeper.

At the other end, Jordan Pickford showcased his reflexes. On 30 minutes, the England goalkeeper denied a long-range effort from Tonali and quickly reacted to thwart Alexander Isak’s rebound. Pickford continued to impress, keeping out two close-range attempts from Sven Botman. Everton nearly broke the deadlock through a thumping Alcaraz header, which Pope expertly tipped over before the half-time whistle.

Ndiaye Inspires Everton After the Interval

Soon after the restart, a dazzling solo run from Ndiaye cut through Newcastle’s midfield, igniting Everton’s attacking momentum. As the Toffees pushed forward, the tension inside the stadium grew. Though Newcastle began to control more possession around the hour mark, Everton maintained their defensive discipline.

Alcaraz Header Seals Victory

In the 64th minute, Carlos Alcaraz rose superbly to head home and give Everton a deserved lead. The goal stunned the home supporters and provided David Moyes’ side with a renewed sense of purpose as they prepared to withstand the impending Newcastle pressure.

Pickford’s Heroics Preserve the Clean Sheet

The closing 20 minutes saw Newcastle bombard the Everton box with a flurry of crosses from both flanks, displaying the relentless attacking style that typifies Eddie Howe’s approach. However, they were consistently thwarted by Pickford, who put in a commanding display to preserve the clean sheet.

Despite the loss, Newcastle will still feature in the 2025/26 Champions League, thanks to Aston Villa’s setback at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Everton finished their campaign on a high, claiming their 11th victory of the season.

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