Newcastle United have recorded their third Premier League win of 2021/22, beating Everton 3-1 at St. James’ Park.
The Magpies put in an absolutely superb display.
Newcastle fell behind thanks to a very unlucky own goal, but got straight back on level terms with Jamaal Lascelles forcing an own goal at the other end.
Ryan Fraser got Newcastle ahead in the second-half after brilliant work by the imperious Allan Saint-Maximin.
The Scotland international turned in the Frenchman’s cross for his first goal of the season.
Then with the game petering out, Newcastle’s first post-takeover signing Kieran Trippier scored a brilliant free-kick to ensure Everton had no hope of taking any points.
Newcastle were brilliant. From their creation of chances, to their work out of possession.
Every single player put in a colossal display.
Quite simply, if this level can be replicated on a consistent basis, then there will be absolutely nothing to worry about.
At full-time, Toon legend Alan Shearer summed up the feeling of Geordies far and wide, writing on Twitter: “HUGE win for the Geordies. Toon Toon Army #NEWEVE.
Newcastle will survive easily if such work-rate can be replicated
Newcastle will have far sterner tests than Everton in the coming months.
But if the Magpies can play as they did tonight, then there will surely be nothing to worry about.
It was a truly fantastic display that mixed attacking football with fantastic work-rate from everybody.
Matt Targett looked absolutely solid on his debut, and Joe Willock was magnificent in midfield. And of course, Saint-Maximin was at his very best, and the crowd were electric.
The performance and result will hopefully provide huge confidence going forwards.
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