Newcastle's Away Day Blues Finally End in Everton Rout
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United delivered a stunning Premier League performance on their travels, emphatically ending their wait for an away victory this season with a 4-1 demolition of Everton at Goodison Park. The Magpies were in devastating form, scoring more goals in this single match than in their previous seven away fixtures combined, leaving their manager to wonder why such a display took so long to materialise.
Dream Start and Defensive Collapse
The visitors exploded out of the blocks, taking the lead inside the first minute. Just 55 seconds after kick-off, German defender Malick Thiaw rose between James Tarkowski and Michael Keane to powerfully head home Lewis Miley's corner. The goal set a new record for the fastest in the Premier League this season, surpassing Phil Foden's earlier effort for Manchester City.
Despite Everton's initial response, their defensive frailties were exposed again for Newcastle's second. A costly error from England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saw him fumble Lewis Miley's driven shot through his legs, doubling the visitors' advantage and delighting the travelling Newcastle supporters.
Game Effectively Over by Half-Time
Newcastle's dominance continued as Everton's midfield, missing the suspended Idrissa Gueye, struggled to cope. The hosts' problems were compounded when Nick Woltemade made it 3-0 before the break, calmly lobbing Pickford after being set up by Anthony Elanga. The first-half performance ensured Newcastle's first Premier League away win since 7 April was effectively secure by half-time.
Everton showed brief signs of life after the interval, with substitute Carlos Alcaraz rattling the crossbar. However, Newcastle remained the more dangerous side and sealed their comprehensive victory when Thiaw powered in his second header of the game from Lewis Hall's cross, completing his brace and making it 4-0.
Consolation and VAR Denial
Everton did manage a late consolation through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's fine finish from Tarkowski's pass. The home side thought they had another when Thierno Barry found the net, but the effort was disallowed by the video assistant referee for a handball in the buildup. The result leaves Everton with significant questions to answer about their defensive solidity, while Newcastle can finally celebrate a long-awaited and impressive away triumph.
