Everton hosted Newcastle in the Premier League in the last game of Saturday, October 5 as the two teams played out a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.
Both teams made decent starts to the contest but the Magpies dominated possession in the first half. With 70% of the ball, they created multiple chances to score and were awarded a penalty after a foul on Sandro Tonali. Anthony Gordon stepped up to take it but saw his penalty saved by Jordan Pickford. The first half ended with Everton and Newcastle deadlocked at 0-0.
The second half saw a similar trajectory for the game as both teams pushed forward in search of the go-ahead goal. Both managers made multiple changes to their XI in order to snatch the win, but only Everton managed a decent chance which went begging. Neither side could break the deadlock and had to settle for a point apiece in the end.
On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.
Everton Player Ratings vs Newcastle:
Goalkeeper
Jordan Pickford – 8/10
Pickford made three total saves in the game, including a save to deny Anthony Gordon from the penalty spot and was adjudged player of the match.
Defenders
James Garner – 7.5/10
Garner won seven duels, making two clearances, two interceptions and five tackles.
James Tarkowski – 7.5/10
The Everton skipper won eight duels, making 10 clearances, two blocks and four tackles. He also conceded the penalty but was lucky that Pickford saved it.
Michael Keane – 7/10
Keane won just one duel but made nine clearances and two interceptions.
Ashley Young – 7/10
Young won three of his four duels, making three clearances, two tackles and one interception.
Midfielders
Abdoulaye Doucoure – 7/10
Doucoure passed the ball with 77% accuracy, including three key passes. He also won six duels.
Orel Mangala – 6.5/10
Mangala had a poor game in midfield and was also subbed off.
Jack Harrison – 6/10
Harrison, too, was off colour and did not contribute much to his team’s cause.
Dwight McNeil – 7/10
McNeil had a decent game as he played two key passes and won three duels, but was also booked.
Iliman Ndiaye – 7.5/10
Ndiaye played the entire game and won 10 duels, completed five dribbles and played two accurate crosses.
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6.5/10
Calvert-Lewin attempted two shots with both of those on target but was unable to score.
Substitutes
Idrissa Gueye – 6.5/10
He came on midway through the second period but could not make much of a difference.
Tim Iroegbunam – 6.5/10
He came on in the second period and could not alter the course of the game for Everton.
Manager
Sean Dyche – 7/10
Dyche did not try and impact the game much with his substitutions and let his team secure a decent result.
Newcastle Player Ratings vs Everton:
Goalkeeper
Nick Pope – 7/10
Pope made two saves from inside the box in a decent game overall.
Defenders
Kieran Trippier – 7.5/10
Trippier won just four of his 12 duels but made three tackles and one block. He also played two key passes and three accurate crosses.
Fabian Schar – 6.5/10
Schar won three duels and made two tackles and one interception. He also played four long balls and was booked for a foul.
Dan Burn – 7.5/10
Burn was solid at the back as he won eight duels, making three clearances and two tackles.
Lewis Hall – 7/10
Hall won three duels, making one clearance, one interception and two tackles.
Midfielders
Sandro Tonali – 7/10
Tonali earned the penalty for Newcastle. He also saw two shots blocked and won five duels.
Bruno Guimaraes – 7.5/10
Newcastle’s captain for this match, Guimaraes passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including five long balls. He also won six duels.
Joelinton – 7.5/10
Joelinton played three key passes and won five duels in a well-rounded performance.
Forwards
Jacob Murphy – 7/10
Murphy passed the ball with 82% accuracy and won four duels. He also made one interception and four tackles.
Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
Anthony Gordon missed a crucial penalty for Newcastle in the first period. He also won six duels and played one key pass.
Harvey Barnes – 6.5/10
Barnes put in an average performance and was subbed off in the second period.
Substitutes
Miguel Almiron – 7/10
Almiron played one key pass, won one duel but saw both of his shots go off-target.
Jow Willock – 6.5/10
He replaced Murphy but could not impact the game positively.
Valentino Livramento – 6.5/10
He replaced Trippier after he received a knock in the second period.
Sean Longstaff – 6.5/10
He replaced Tonali in the second half and had a decent cameo.
Manager
Eddie Howe – 7/10
Howe did not make attacking substitutions either and let his team secure a draw away from home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Everton vs Newcastle?
A. Everton drew 0-0 against Newcastle.
Q. When was Everton vs Newcastle?
A. The game kicked-off at 4:30 PM GMT on Saturday, October 5.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Everton vs Newcastle?
A. Jordan Pickford was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Everton vs Newcastle?
A. Jack Harrison was the worst performer.
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