Everton secured their first Premier League away win since February by capitalizing on a costly goalkeeping blunder to defeat Newcastle United, deepening the hosts’ recent slump with a fourth defeat in six top-flight matches.
Lukas Hornicek handed the visitors the decisive breakthrough when a routine attempt from Tyrique George squirmed beneath the goalkeeper’s body, presenting Thierno Barry with a simple tap-in. The strike marked Barry’s second goal against Newcastle in the span of five days, though it ranked as the easiest conversion of his career.
The defensive lapse compounded an already difficult afternoon for Newcastle, whose frustrations culminated in a late red card for substitute Jacob Ramsey just minutes after his introduction in the 75th minute. Manager-directed changes failed to generate an equalizer, with replacements Yoane Wissa, Sean Steur, and Jacob Murphy unable to turn the tide. Despite energetic early efforts from Harvey Barnes—who neared a milestone 100th career goal—and a clever turn from Joelinton that was blocked by James Tarkowski, Newcastle lacked cohesion. Anthony Elanga also came agonizingly close before halftime, clipping the post with a knee-propelled effort that Everton scrambled clear.
The victory propelled Everton upward from 14th to 7th in the Premier League table, securing their third consecutive away win at St James’ Park and their fourth top-flight clean sheet of the season. James Garner delivered a gritty, industrious display that drew praise for embodying the work rate demanded by the coaching staff, while captain James Tarkowski anchored a resolute defensive line alongside Jarrad Branthwaite, who made a successful return following concussion protocols. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford weathered a barrage of jeers from the home crowd on his return to the venue, ultimately keeping a clean sheet alongside defensive partners Jake O’Brien and Vitalii Mykolenko.
Everton managed the closing stages effectively through late tactical adjustments, introducing Brennan Johnson and Michael Keane to secure the result as the final whistle confirmed Newcastle’s downward spiral.
