Iwobi’s dramatic late winner snatches a precious three points for Everton. However, this game didn’t go until late in the second half: Newcastle was mainly in control of the first 70 minutes but struggled to create clear chances.
However, the game opened up once Allan was sent off for a high, late lunge. Newcastle went close with several opportunities before Iwobi broke away in the 99th minute to snatch a precious win against the run of play and secure a 1-0 victory.
Goals:
IWOBI! 1-0. Has Everton won it at the death? Coleman rips possession away from Saint-Maximin to kick-start a counter. It comes to Calvert-Lewin on the edge of the box, and the attacker slips in Iwobi, who lashes a low 15-yard strike across the goal and into the bottom corner! The home fans have been sent into raptures!
Starting Lineup:
EVERTON (3-4-3): Asmir Begovic;
Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey;
Seamus Coleman, Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Alex Iwobi;
Anthony Gordon, Richarlison, Demarai Gray.
SUBS: Dele Alli, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Andy Lonergan, Harry Tyrer, Andre Gomes,
Nathan Patterson, Salomon Rondon, Andros Townsend, Vitalii Mykolenko.
NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka;
Emil Krafth, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Matt Targett;
Joe Willock, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton;
Miguel Almiron, Chris Wood, Ryan Fraser.
SUBS: Jacob Murphy, Jamaal Lascelles, Javier Manquillo, Allan Saint-Maximin, Matt Ritchie,
Sean Longstaff, Karl Darlow, Dwight Gayle, Paul Dummett.
Lampard Post-match interview:
“I’ve broken my hand in the celebrations. My bones must be going soft, and I don’t remember the moment.
“It was a fantastic night, and we need those nights. Spirit and togetherness, the players, stood up tonight. It was not a night for quality or calm. It means so much to the stadium. We all felt that. I wanted to use the atmosphere.
“Everton fans wanted to see passion. We proved what we could be tonight. I don’t think it is a red card. It is a yellow, yes, is it a strong yellow? Possibly. But that isn’t a clear error. It was the wrong decision, and we lose Allan for three games.”
So, what’s next?
Everton remains in 17th, but more importantly, they move three points clear of the relegation zone. Newcastle remains in 14th.
Everton will face Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Newcastle will face Tottenham.
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