Newcastle United v Everton

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9 Mar 2019
Theo Walcott v Newcastle
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Everton are seeking to build on their derby draw against Liverpool, while Newcastle United are targeting a third win in four matches.

Team news

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has been ruled out for the rest of the season with knee ligament damage. Defender Ciaran Clark (knee) and 'keeper Rob Elliot (back) are also sidelined.

Everton are unable to call upon Leighton Baines (back), while Phil Jagielka is a doubt after missing training sessions this week.

Did you know?

Everton have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League meetings with Newcastle, with that defeat coming in December 2014.

No PL fixture has had more penalty goals than this one's 18. 

Theo Walcott has been involved in more PL goals against Newcastle than against any other opponent, having struck five times and added five assists.

January signing Miguel Almiron is creating three chances per 90 minutes on average for his team-mates, more than any other Newcastle player.

Referee: Lee Mason
Assistants: Harry Lennard, Constantine Hatzidakis
Fourth official: Mike Dean

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