Thierno Barry gives Everton 1-0 win at Newcastle

Barry decides a tight contest

Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 at St James’ Park, with Thierno Barry’s goal in the 49th minute proving decisive. The visitors also created the clearer chances, recording 2.18 expected goals to Newcastle’s 1.51 and putting 5 shots on goal compared with Newcastle’s 2.

Barry scored the only goal of the match to make the running score 0-1. He finished with a match rating of 8.2, one shot on target and 2 key passes across 80 minutes, making him the standout performer.

Newcastle had more of the ball but not the result

Newcastle held 52% possession and attempted 17 shots, one more than Everton’s 16. However, Everton had 11 shots inside the box to Newcastle’s 7 and needed four saves from their goalkeeper, while Newcastle’s goalkeeper made 2 saves. Newcastle’s 6 blocked shots also reflected their difficulty finding a clear route through the visitors’ defence.

The disciplinary finish added further frustration for Newcastle. Dan Burn was booked in the 32nd minute, while Jacob Ramsey received a yellow card and then a red card in the 90th minute. Everton’s David William Moyes was booked in the 73rd minute.

Everton move up provisionally

Everton now have 13 points from 9 games and are provisionally seventh, moving 2 points clear of Newcastle. Newcastle remain on 11 points from 9 games, with their record now 3 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. Before kick-off, Newcastle had 11 points and Everton 10; Arsenal remain top with 24 points.