2021/22
Matchweek 29
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Thu 17 Mar 2022
Kick Off:
Goodison Park, Liverpool
Att: 39,068
Ref: Craig Pawson

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Dramatic Iwobi strike eases Everton's relegation fears

Alex Iwobi struck a dramatic late winner as 10-man Everton moved three points clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Newcastle United.

Everton made a lively start in a frenetic Goodison Park atmosphere, with Ben Godfrey heading Demarai Gray's fourth-minute corner straight at goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Newcastle grew into the match, reflected by their 67 per cent possession and six shots on target in the opening half, but none troubled Everton 'keeper Asmir Begovic, making his first Premier League start since September 2021.

Anthony Gordon's curling effort was clawed away by Dubravka as Everton pressed for the opening goal after the break.

Their hopes looked to be dashed when Allan was dismissed on 83 minutes following a VAR review for a challenge on Allan Saint-Maximin.

But Everton dug in and late into stoppage time, Iwobi exchanged passes with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and drove in to the bottom corner.

Everton's first win and clean sheet in five matches takes them to 23 points in 17th spot, three clear of third-bottom Watford and with two matches in hand.

Newcastle remain 14th on 31 points.

See: Everton report | Newcastle report

Next fixtures

Everton: 3 Apr v West Ham (A)
Newcastle: 3 Apr v Spurs (A)

Match officials

Referee: Craig Pawson. Assistants: Lee Betts, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Mike Dean. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.

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Match officials

Referee: Craig Pawson

Assistants: Lee Betts, Richard West

Fourth Official: Mike Dean

VAR: Stuart Attwell

Assistant VAR: Daniel Cook

Assistant VAR: Darren Cann

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      Season So Far

      Everton
       
      Newcastle

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Everton
         
        Newcastle

        Head-to-Head

        Everton
        Total Wins
        23
        Home
        15
        Away
        8
        Newcastle
        Total Wins
        23
        Home
        16
        Away
        7

        Played

        57

        Draws 11

        Recent Meetings