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- Everton secured a third straight Premier League victory at St James’ Park—their first top-flight away win since February—and moved from 14th to seventh while recording a fourth clean sheet of the season.
- Lukas Hornicek let Tyrique George’s routine shot squirm under his body, creating the mistake that allowed Thierno Barry to score; the goalkeeper received a 4/10 rating.
- Tyrique George was heavily involved in Everton’s goal after his shot prompted Hornicek’s error and received a 7/10 rating for his contribution.
- Thierno Barry converted Hornicek’s error for the goal, described in the ratings as the easiest he will ever score, and was rated 7/10.
- Jacob Ramsey entered in the 75th minute to rescue Newcastle but was sent off, leaving the home side with 10 men as their defeat became a fourth in six top-flight games.
- James Garner delivered the gritty performance described as the type David Moyes likes and received the article’s highest player rating, 8/10.
- Jarrad Branthwaite made a winning return after missing the previous two matches because of concussion protocols and received a 7/10 rating.
Why it matters: Everton gained a third straight Premier League win, a fourth top-flight clean sheet and a seven-place climb from 14th to 7th. Newcastle, by contrast, registered a fourth defeat in six top-flight games, with Jacob Ramsey’s dismissal ensuring they finished the match with 10 players.
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