Newcastle 0-1 Everton: Thierno Barry Strikes as Moyes' Side Climb to Seventh in the Premier League
Thierno Barry's 49th-minute tap-in gave Everton a 1-0 win at St James' Park on Monday night, their second win over Newcastle in five days.
Everton beat Newcastle United for the second time in five days on Monday night. Thierno Barry's scrappy goal early in the second half gave David Moyes' side a 1-0 Premier League win at St James' Park. The match kicked off at 8pm UK time, which was 4am on Tuesday in Malaysia, and it closed the weekend's top-flight programme. The win lifted Everton to seventh with 13 points, two clear of Newcastle, who dropped to 13th.
How the winner came
Barry struck four minutes after the restart. James Garner slid Tyrique George in down the left, and his low shot went through the hands of Newcastle goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. Barry was a yard out to tap in the loose ball. Newcastle wanted the goal reviewed, but VAR found no offside.
It made up for a miss in the first half. The French striker failed to make clean contact from about seven yards after Jarrad Branthwaite headed the ball down from a free kick. The goal was Barry's fourth in the league this season and his eighth in all competitions.
A tight, scrappy contest
The first half ended goalless, but both sides came close. Merlin Röhl shot narrowly over for Everton, and Harrison Armstrong dragged a first-time effort wide from 12 yards. At the other end, Joelinton hit the bar for Newcastle just before half-time.
After the goal, Hornicek kept Newcastle in the game. He turned a Branthwaite header over the bar, saved a 25-yard shot from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and kept out a header from Jake O'Brien. Matthias Jaissle sent on Yoane Wissa and Sean Steur after 64 minutes, then Jacob Murphy and Jacob Ramsey on 76. Newcastle pushed hard late on.
Their best chance to equalise came when Wissa nodded the ball into Anthony Elanga's path. Elanga's finish got under Jordan Pickford and rolled along the line before James Tarkowski cleared it. Ramsey volleyed inches past the post with 11 minutes left, and Pickford blocked a close-range Wissa effort with his legs in stoppage time.
Ramsey's evening then ended badly. He was booked twice in quick succession for late challenges on Hayden Hackney and Armstrong, and was sent off with seconds left.
Everton's week against Newcastle
The result followed Everton's 3-1 win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday. That victory set up a quarter-final at Fleetwood Town. Moyes made two changes from the cup tie. Branthwaite came back after concussion protocols, and Armstrong started in central midfield ahead of Hackney.
Tarkowski was clear about the level of the display. "Probably our best of the season to be honest," the Everton captain said after the game. He added that his side could have scored two or three in the first half.
What's next
Everton host Coventry City on Friday at 8pm UK time, which is 4am on Saturday in Malaysia. Newcastle go to Fulham on Saturday at 3pm UK time (11pm Saturday MYT). That is their last league game before the November international break. Jaissle's side have lost twice to the same opponent in less than a week and need a response at Craven Cottage.
Key takeaways
- Thierno Barry's 49th-minute tap-in gave Everton a 1-0 win at St James' Park on Monday 2 November.
- Everton rose to seventh with 13 points. Newcastle slipped to 13th, two points behind.
- Newcastle substitute Jacob Ramsey was sent off for two yellow cards in stoppage time.
- Everton have now beaten Newcastle twice in five days, after a 3-1 Carabao Cup win on Thursday.
FAQ
What time did Newcastle vs Everton kick off in Malaysia? The match kicked off at 8pm UK time on Monday 2 November, which was 4am on Tuesday 3 November in Malaysia (MYT, UTC+8).
Who scored for Everton against Newcastle? Thierno Barry scored the only goal in the 49th minute. He tapped in after Lukas Hornicek failed to hold Tyrique George's low shot.
When do Everton and Newcastle play next? Everton host Coventry City on Friday 6 November at 8pm UK time (4am Saturday MYT). Newcastle visit Fulham on Saturday 7 November at 3pm UK time (11pm MYT).
Sources: NBC Sports, Everton FC, VAVEL, Irish News