Thierno Barry scored against Newcastle for the second time in five days as Everton secured a 1-0 Premier League win at St James’ Park — their first top-flight away victory since February. The decisive moment came from a goalkeeping howler, with Lukas Hornicek letting Tyrique George’s routine shot squirm under his body to present Barry with a tap-in. (Thierno Barry celebrates — Credits: BBC Sport)
The win lifted the Toffees from 14th to 7th in the Premier League table, while 10-man Newcastle slumped to a fourth defeat in six top-flight games — and it was their third straight Premier League loss to Everton at home.
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James Garner earned an 8 for what the BBC called the kind of gritty performance David Moyes loves, playing his part in a fine away win. Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite all earned 7s as Everton kept a fourth clean sheet of the season, with Pickford having the last laugh against the St James’ Park crowd.
For Newcastle, it was a grim night: Hornicek rated 4 for his error, Jacob Ramsey a 3 after coming on in the 75th minute only to be sent off, and substitutes Yoane Wissa and Sean Steur unable to find an equaliser.
Everton’s Away Curse Broken
Everton’s wait for a Premier League away win stretched back to February, making this a landmark result for Moyes. Tyrique George (7) was heavily involved in the goal, while Barry (7) — who “cannot stop scoring” — netted the easiest finish of his career.
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