Newcastle United put a stop to their away-day woes in style with a dominant 4-1 win against Everton at Goodison Park. This decisive win marks Newcastle’s first league triumph on the road since April, propelling them closer to the top four in the Premier League standings. The game featured multiple brilliant individual performances. Malick Thiaw had an even better showing, opening the game with the season’s fastest Premier League goal and going on to notch two more goals.
The buzz was lit almost immediately as the game got started. Most importantly, Thiaw scored 52 seconds after the opening whistle! This early goal was the start to an exciting, action-packed match. It served to further exemplify Thiaw’s remarkable ability ever since his £35 million transfer from AC Milan. His performance didn’t go unnoticed, as he was subsequently named Player of the Match.
Key Moments and Goals
Following Thiaw’s explosive start, Lewis Miley doubled Newcastle’s lead with a well-executed goal, solidifying their dominance over Everton. The visitors were never done though and continued to seize game control, oozing their attacking talents. Nick Woltemade finished off a quick counterattack with an impressive chipped finish, extending the lead to 3-0 just before halftime.
Thiaw’s impact wasn’t limited to a few flashy plays. In the second half, he got up big to bang home a fourth goal off an excellent service. More importantly, this goal highlighted the huge influence he had on the game and capped off an incredible return for the young midfielder.
“Newcastle were thoroughly professional, there was a bit of outside noise as they are not where they want to be in the league, the players and manager will have known it.” – Phil Jagielka
Tactical Adjustments and Player Performances
Eddie Howe’s tactical setup played a crucial role in Newcastle’s success against Everton. With Nick Pope sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in training, Aaron Ramsdale made his debut for Newcastle after joining on loan during the summer transfer window. Despite concerns surrounding Pope’s absence and a series of high-profile errors made previously, Howe defended his goalkeeper and emphasized the team’s resilience.
Perhaps the most impressive part of Newcastle’s work was the influence of Tino Livramento. Livramento putting on a dribbling masterclass on the right flank. He is an outlet and a playmaker. No one on the pitch completed more passes into the final third than he did. His vision to both manipulate space and bend Newcastle’s structure was key in opening up chances for Newcastle to attack the goal.
The match drew comparisons to Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, with observers noting Livramento’s style as a “Trent Alexander-Arnold impersonation with a Tyneside twist.” Shaw’s use of this innovative approach did a lot to open up Newcastle’s fluid attacking play.
Moving Up the Table
Congratulations to Newcastle on this impressive, historic win! They’ve now surged to within four points of fourth place in the Premier League table with 18 points. The result takes some pressure off of Howe and his team. More than that, they’ve been the focus of a lot of bad press for their perpetually disappointing league standing.
As Newcastle continues to build momentum, fans will be eager to see if they can maintain this form in upcoming fixtures. The emphatic triumph at Everton could hardly come at a better time for team morale. It further cements their ability to stack up against the best of the best this season.
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