Newcastle dominated in virtually every way, but came away from Goodison Park with just a point on Saturday as Everton held firm for a 0-0 draw.
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Eddie Howe’s side had twice the amount of the ball, nearly twice as many shots and nearly triple the xG output of Everton. Anthony Gordon’s failed penalty attempt in the 35th minute was the peak of Newcastle’s frustration, but hardly the end of it.
A win would have pushed Newcastle (6th place - 12 points) up to 4th in the Premier League table, where they remain the only side currently in the top 10 yet to score double-digit goals for the season (they have just 8).
As for Everton (16th - 5 points), every point is important as they face another season-long fight against relegation after another slow start. The club’s new ownership is expected to be in place before the January transfer window, but there are still 12 more games to play before the business begins once again.
All of the possession, shots and xG… but no goals
The Magpies were without star striker Alexander Isak as well as backup Callum Wilson (both expected back after the upcoming international break), and Howe’s side sure did struggle to convert their best scoring chances in their absences. Anthony Gordon was (nominally) deployed as the center forward, but he dropped into midfield and floated out wide more often than not, which left a gaping hole in the most important part of the field — the part of the field where Newcastle found themselves camped for much of the game. And that’s without even mentioning the missed penalty, which you have to feel Isak and/or Wilson would have relished, rather than crumble. The good news is that Newcastle really are a striker (which they already have) away from being a problem in the PL. The bad news is that Isak and Wilson are frequently injured and Newcastle might well find themselves in this same spot at numerous points throughout the season.
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What’s next?
- Ipswich vs Everton - Saturday, Oct. 19 (after the international break)
- Newcastle vs Brighton - Saturday, Oct. 19
Everton vs Newcastle updates - by Andy Edwards
Everton vs Newcastle final score: 0-0
Goalscorers: None
PENALTY SAVED! Anthony Gordon denied from the spot by Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford DENIES Anthony Gordon from the spot and Goodison Park erupts! ❌
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 5, 2024
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OFFSIDE! Abdoulaye Doucoure heads home from an offside position
Everton starting lineup
Pickford - Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Young - Doucoure, Mangala, McNeil - Harrison, Ndiaye, Calvert-Lewin
Newcastle starting lineup
Pope - Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall - Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton - Murphy, Barnes, Gordon
How to watch Everton vs Newcastle live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 12:30pm ET Saturday
Venue: Goodison Park
TV Channel: NBC
Streaming: Stream online via NBC.com
Everton focus, team news
There are still some decent attacking options on the shelf, but Everton feel the mix of McNeil, Iliman Ndiaye, and Jack Harrison will provide plenty of chances for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Co.
OUT: Armando Broja (calf), Youssef Chermiti (ankle), Dele Alli (groin) | QUESTIONABLE: Nathan Patterson (thigh), Seamus Coleman (calf)
Newcastle United focus, team news
Injuries at every level of the team have helped keep Newcastle from their best, but some stars just having been shining as brightly this season. Bruno Guimaraes is one who needs to find another gear to his 2024-25 campaign.
OUT: Sven Botman (knee), Jamaal Lascelles (knee), Lewis Miley (ankle), Callum Wilson (back), Alexander Isak (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Matt Targett (back), Kieran Trippier (other), Martin Dubravka (knee), Fabian Schar (ankle), Nick Pope (knee)
Everton vs Newcastle prediction
Sean Dyche and Eddie Howe know each other well, and there will be periods where both teams are on top in this one. The Magpies feel due for a breakout attacking performance, but Alexander Isak’s absence could be a game-changer.. Everton 1-1 Newcastle.
