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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Everton.

Here are some of your comments:

Newcastle fans

Richard: Nick Woltemade and Anthony are Championship standard at best. Who on earth gave the OK to spending a fortune on these two? Aaron Ramsdale has got to take over from Nick Pope, who is too error prone. Lewis Miley, Tino Livramento and Bruno Guimaraes are sorely missed.

Adam: Our season in a nutshell. We have to work incredibly hard to score goals, but we concede effortlessly.

Barry: Worst performance I've seen for a long time. No cohesion, no vision, wasting so much time on the edge of the area without putting the ball in. Can someone at United please do analysis of how many moves Elanga screws up? Jordan Pickford's amazing save prevented a draw but, to be honest, we didn't deserve it.

Paul: When we start slow, we stay slow. When we start fast, we win.

Everton fans

Carl: It's nice to reach 40 points by February! (Be still my beating heart!!) Not sure about European qualification as I don't think our squad is quite good enough yet. Still... onwards and upwards for all Toffees supporters.

Tom: Save of the season. Hands down. This boy delivers season after season.

Dave: Everton were their typical selves - hard-working and resilient in defence. But Newcastle will always struggle while they believe Dan Burn is the answer. We played three central defenders, all miles better than him. Burn was made to look poor by both Beto and Thierno Barry - which is saying something. But going home very happy and a big thank you to Dan Burn for three points.

Lee: Gritty, determined - never gave up! In Moyes we trust!

Everton striker Beto has said he needs "to adapt, keep working" and "show I want to be here" after scoring on his first start of 2026 in Saturday's 3-2 win at Newcastle.

"I want to keep playing more - starting and helping the team," said Beto.

"I felt that the second goal gave us a boost of confidence, and myself personally.

"I'm pleased with my all-round game. It was a tough game. They have really strong and fast defenders. I just needed to put in mind to hold it, set for someone and then you go. I am always training to improve in this because I lack a little bit in that part of the game.

"It was really good, I'm pleased but I think I can do better.

"We are playing really good away from home and we want to bring those points to Hill Dickinson Stadium to start making out stadium our fortress."

Beto's goal was his fifth this season, with four of those coming in the Premier League, but the 28-year-old added: "I am not liking my season personally because I am not scoring the goals I had in my mind I was supposed to score.

"But this is football. You need to adapt, keep working and, when you have the opportunity, you need to score."

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John Bennett
BBC Final Score

It's always great to have a moment at a football match that leaves you watching on, open-mouthed, in amazement.

For me, Jordan Pickford's incredible injury-time save at St James' Park on Saturday was one of those moments.

I still don't know how he managed to get a hand to the ball with just milliseconds to react to Sandro Tonali's brilliant volley. Pickford pushed it on to the bar and the whole stadium couldn't believe the Italian hadn't made it 3-3.

Afterwards, Pickford had a huge smile on his face as he was followed by the TV cameras to the away end. As a former Sunderland keeper, he always relishes a game against Newcastle and even seems to enjoy the boos and jeers that come his way as soon as he walks on to the pitch for the warm-up.

Everton boss David Moyes called it a "wonder save" in the post-match news conference, saying it was extra special because Tonali couldn't have hit his volley any better.

Despite all his England caps and several heroic moments for club and country, I still think there's an argument that Pickford doesn't get the credit he deserves from pundits or fans.

Week in, week out, he delivers for Everton. His huge personality and infectious enthusiasm drives on the team, he's good with his feet and seems to regularly step up for his team-mates at crucial times.

England boss Thomas Tuchel will be hoping Pickford can deliver some more of those match-winning saves this summer at the World Cup but the Everton number one will have to go some to beat that stop from Tonali's volley.

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David Moyes speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a really good game, brilliant performances from the players. Coming to St James' Park is never an easy place to win and they're a very good team, an improving team as well so for us to get three points is amazing.

"You know what it's like when they're shooting down the hill here, you feel you're going to get pegged back but we were aware and I thought we were really disciplined. We lost to goals to two deflected shots so that was disappointing but overall the players played really well.

On bouncing back after conceding: "It was great, we never gave Newcastle a chance to enjoy their moment. Great credit to our players, their mentality was great, stuck at it and came away from home against a good side and got a result.

On Jordan Pickford's save: "I was laughing. I was gonna run on the pitch and celebrate a save again. Sandro Tonali couldn't have hit that any better, it was technically brilliant but the save was out of this world. Jordan played well today, helped us out a lot and his save was top notch.

On form in the league: "I'm hugely pleased with how we're doing. I want to get away from this thing that we don't have any home form."

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite speaking to BBC Final Score: "Massive result on the road. Our away form has been top all season so it's another great result and a push in the right direction."

On returning from injury: "It's been a tough season for me and the only way to get through it is on the rehab and training to get back as soon as possible and as fit as possible. I've done that and it has made it easier for when I have been back on the pitch."

On Everton's home form: "Our away form has been top class all season and the home form is something that we need to get better at. We need to pick up more points at home and we are working on that as a team. The last showing at home against Manchester United was a step in the right direction so hopefully we can build on that. It is always difficult when you are so used to something to move away and to come to something new but it is not an excuse. We've been there all season and the home form needs to change."

On his World Cup chances with England: "Definitely. Before the season that was my main goal as an international to get to the World Cup. With the injury, it has been a bit of a setback but I've got the remaining games this season to give it my best shot to be in the squad and I think I've got to take it game by game and hopefully I can push on until the end of the season and give myself a good chance."

On talk of European football: "At the start of the season that was the main objective. To push for Europe. The lads have done a brilliant job during the season. We have just got to get as many points as we can and see where that takes us."

On Jordan Pickford's save: "Top save. Something we have come to expect from him but it was a brilliant save and he has kept us in the game again."

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Did you know?

• Since David Moyes' first away game back in charge of Everton in January last year, no side has won more Premier League games on the road than the Toffees with 12.

Ciaran Kelly
Football reporter

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Everton's strikers have not exactly been prolific this season.

Beto has netted five goals in all competitions, while Thierno Barry has bagged six after only finding his shooting boots in recent months.

But this was an afternoon when the pair delivered for their side.

Just as David Moyes got the reaction he wanted from Beto on a rare start, so too did he when Barry came off the bench to score the winner.

It was not necessarily a vintage finish, but the substitute gambled and was in the right place at the right time to get some form of contact on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's delivery to the back post to send the Everton supporters bouncing in delight.

The travelling support have certainly been rewarded for their trips up and down the country.

In fact, only Premier League leaders Arsenal have picked up more points (29) on the road than resilient Everton (24).

After successive home defeats against Manchester United and Bournemouth, this was the perfect response from Everton.

Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know what you learned.

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What did you make of Everton's display?

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Anthony Gordon starts against his former club as Newcastle United make six changes for the visit of Everton.

Gordon, Nick Pope, Malick Thiaw, Lewis Hall, Jacob Ramsey and Anthony Elanga have all been recalled following their side's 3-2 win against Qarabag earlier this week.

It remains to be seen whether Gordon is leading the line or if the England international is starting on the left.

Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Ramsey, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon,

Subs: Ramsdale, Botman, Osula, Wissa, Barnes, J.Murphy, Willock, A.Murphy, Shahar

Dwight McNeil makes his first appearance since a deadline day move to Crystal Palace collapsed as Everton make four changes for the trip to St James' Park.

The Everton winger looked set to leave the club last month - only for his proposed switch to fall through.

McNeil, Jake O'Brien, Vitalii Mykolenko and Beto all come back into the side following Monday night's defeat against Manchester United.

Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gueye, Garner, McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Beto

Subs: Travers, Patterson, Keane, Barry, George, Dibling, Rohl, Iroegbunam, Armstrong

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Everton's inconsistency makes them an absolute nightmare to predict, and the fact their away form is much better than their home results doesn't help me much here either.

Anthony Gordon looks sharp as anything up front for Newcastle, with Nick Woltemade playing just in behind.

The Magpies won 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in November and I'd usually back them in this kind of game at St James' Park and be quite confident they would win.

But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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Matt Jones
BBC Sport journalist

Newcastle United and Everton will be looking to boost their European hopes when they meet at St James' Park in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 GMT).

The Magpies were beaten at Manchester City last weekend but have shown signs of improvement lately. While the cup competitions are likely to be a priority in the remaining weeks of the season, continental qualification through the league is still up for grabs.

As for Everton, they have been one of the standout away teams in the division this season. After back-to-back defeats at home, David Moyes' side could relish being on the road again, even at a potentially tricky venue.

Can Gordon get one over on Everton?

Newcastle will be able to take some heart from the manner in which they performed at City last weekend. Even after a 5,000-mile round trip to Azerbaijan, they pushed the title challengers close at the Etihad Stadium.

After four successive games on the road, Eddie Howe would have been glad to get his squad back on home soil in midweek and look to put a concerning run at St James' Park right; they have lost three of their last four domestic home games.

For Anthony Gordon, this fixture means a lot. The forward left Everton in bitter circumstances in 2023 and has made no secret of his admiration for their rivals Liverpool since.

Gordon is yet to score against the Toffees in five appearances against them for Newcastle, and last season he saw a penalty saved by Everton goalkeeper - and Magpies nemesis - Jordan Pickford.

Since then, Gordon has been a dead-eye from the spot for the Magpies, scoring all nine of his penalties. However, his overall form this season has been curious; he has struggled in the Premier League but been sensational in the Champions League.

Pickford set for familiar Newcastle role

Gordon and his Newcastle team-mates will come up against Pickford again this weekend. Unsurprisingly, the former Sunderland goalkeeper frequently takes on the role of pantomime villain in this fixture.

The England international is a boyhood Black Cats fan and clearly taps into the emotion of that rivalry with Newcastle when playing against them.

At times, that has helped Pickford - he has saved two penalties and won various player of the match awards against them - although it has also hindered him, as was evident when he made an error in the 4-1 loss to Newcastle in November.

The goalkeeper remains a vital player for Everton, though, with only three teams conceding fewer goals than the Toffees this season in the Premier League. Pickford, who ranks second in goals prevented compared to expected goals, has played a huge role in that strong defensive record.

Moyes knows he will have to rely on Pickford again this weekend at what is a tricky stadium to visit. At the moment, though, his team look far more confident on the road.

The Blues have the sixth-best away record in the division this season and, since Moyes returned to Everton in January 2025, they have won the second-most away points in the Premier League.

A loss this weekend would be a potentially significant blow to their European hopes. The Blues are just three points behind seventh-place Brentford, although Newcastle would leapfrog them with a victory.

Flora Snelson
BBC Sport journalist

Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle United at St. James' Park (kick-off 15:00).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Charly Alcaraz picked up an injury in training on Sunday which means he will be out for three to four weeks.

• On Everton's focus: "We're not ready to give up our ambition to make Europe. We'll keep going for it - why wouldn't we?"

• On how they've improved since their home defeat to Newcastle: "I hope we're a bit more streetwise than we were that night. We were on the backfoot from minute one and we lost goals to corner kicks."

• On St. James' Park: "It's a real iconic stadium, really fitting for the north east. They've done a really good job enhancing the inside of the stadium."

• On rotating Harrison Armstrong and Jarrad Branthwaite: "It's the first time we've had enough players to try things. Quite often a young central midfield player or centre half finds his way into the team playing off to the sides. Probably a young Mikel Arteta when he came here had to do the same thing. That's where you're put because you're probably not physically ready to do it."

• On James Garner: "He's been excellent in midfield. He's getting close to being of the level to play for his country, so hopefully he can keep that up and get selected."

• On taking Garner out of the midfield: "It's a big risk but sometimes you have to take these decisions. We've been looking for a right back for about a year. Jake O'Brien an has done a great job at right back."

• Asked how young players like Tyler Dibling, Adam Aznou and Merlin Rohl can break into the squad: "We're keeping our ambition, to see if we can make Europe and I want to play the players who have the best chance of getting those results. They need to improve."

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The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast's Mike Richards on the Blues' struggles to score goals: "I think quality is an issue. I want to say that there's an improved quality from last season, 100%, that's obviously still there.

"But I think we've struggled often in terms of our striker situation. We're not getting anyone anywhere near double figures, and we're at the back end of the season. So the biggest issue for me is players not putting the ball in the back of the nets.

"How many times have we seen the ball get fired across the six yard box, and no one be there to put the ball in a fair few times for us. And that's all about the striker, the movement, the reading of the game.

"Tierno Barry is obviously still adjusting, I'm all for giving him time. I'm not sure Beto will ever progress and develop to be much better than he is. So maybe somebody else comes in.

"But the striker quality is one thing, and also the actual delivery from wide areas, the actual looking at the movements of those wide plays, because they've got to be a bit more involved.

"I was watching Dewsbury-Hall, and he is missing Grealish massively, because the two of them would link up really well on that left hand side. How many times does he make a little run into the box and be picked out by Grealish? Obviously we're going to cause a few problems there. Now he's the one trying to find somebody, and the movements of Barry just wasn't there."

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Giulia Bould
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter

Several questions have been sent in via our Everton 'Ask Me Anything form' about Jack Grealish's injury affecting the 30-year-old's chance of becoming a permanent player for the Toffees.

The saying "never fall in love with a loan player" has been fully ignored in the case of Jack Grealish and Everton.

The news his season was over was met with despair from the Toffees faithful, and it hasn't just been the England star's talent that has led to him becoming a favourite.

Yes, his quality is undeniable and despite the fact he hasn't played in the last five Premier League game weeks, he remains behind only Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland for the most assists.

However, it was Grealish's ability to understand Everton as a club and his 'never say die' attitude that immediately melted even the most sceptical hearts.

With foot surgery completed on the 30-year-old's stress fracture, the length of recovery time needed means it is unlikely he will be seen in a royal blue shirt again this season, so the question I'm asked a lot is if the loan deal will become permanent.

There is no doubt the Manchester City man has done well and impressed David Moyes, but his age and lack of resale value means there is a lot to weigh up for Everton.

The Merseyside club are also covering the majority of his wages, so to have him unavailable for the rest of the campaign when there's a possibility of finishing in a European place is an even bigger blow. However, Grealish loves Everton, and the manager, so that could be key in any summer decision.

No fee was set for a permanent deal in the loan agreement. Therefore, it may come down to how much City would want for a player entering the final year of a contract on significant wages but doesn't fit into Pep Guardiola's plans.

Grealish knows he would be adored again and be a star man, so the lure of becoming an Everton hero could be impossible for him to resist.

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Mike Richards
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Another home match. Another home defeat.

Much of the criticism last night was evident even before a ball was kicked.

David Moyes shuffled his pack – too much for some – against a Manchester United side, that although in form, are hardly setting the world alight.

With Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner moved to either full-back position and Harrison Armstrong preferred to Tyrique George on the left-hand side of midfield, there was a disjointed feeling from the off.

Given our relative security this season, there is a sense that we are still playing with the handbrake well and truly on, instead of imposing ourselves on our opponents – especially at home.

Our second-half showing drifted towards a more expansive approach, without being spectacular. A huge opportunity missed by Armstrong proved to be a sliding doors moment.

The difference between the two sides was simply more quality in attack.

The clinical nature of United's winner highlighted how decisive that extra bit of quality can be.

The introduction of both George and Beto proved to be too late, but the former certainly did enough to show he should be starting on Saturday at Newcastle.

George's pace and directness brought excitement and asked questions of the United defence.

The square peg, round hole approach simply needs to stop going forward. Players need to play in their natural positions.

The effort of the players can't be faulted – the reception from the home fans at full-time was testament to that.

That effort will certainly win favour and it was refreshing to witness a positive reaction from those in the stands. Add in a less risk-averse approach and maybe we can get back on track at Hill Dickinson.

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Paul Birch
BBC Sport journalist

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When Everton said a tearful farewell to their atmospheric Goodison Park home after 133 years in the summer, hopes were high that Hill Dickinson Stadium could become the fortress fans dreamed of.

An unbeaten five-match start at their new ground, inspired by new signing Jack Grealish, raised expectations further.

But defeat against Manchester United on Monday cemented Everton's status as the latest Premier League team to find the transition to a new stadium tough going.

The Toffees have failed to win any of their past seven matches at their gleaming 52,769-capacity arena, following in the footsteps of other top-flight sides who have struggled after moving grounds.

Eight clubs - only counting teams who were in the top flight for both their last season at their old ground and first at their new, and excluding temporary homes - have moved stadiums since 1992-93, but only one finished the next season with an improved record.

Everton are only 0.2 points per game down on their final season at Goodison but, given their most recent win at Hill Dickinson came on 6 December, they have some work to do to reverse the trend given they face Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City before the end of the season.

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Former Everton striker Jermaine Beckford has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast about whether he agrees with David Moyes that Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was the difference in Monday's defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

"I absolutely do, especially towards the back end of the game," Beckford said.

"Everton were piling on pressure in terms of set-pieces being put in. They put eight or nine players around the keeper, made it really difficult for him to collect anything but he was fantastic. They threw everything and the kitchen sink at the guy and he was immense. The difference.

"As a striker, my frustration from Everton's perspective is the lack of movement and direct running in the final third. It is frustrating, it really is. You can hear it in Moyes' voice. The team played really well, they gave Manchester United a tough game. But at the end of the day if you can't put away chances, you're not going to be able to score goals.

"I thought the boys in midfield, Tim Iroegbunam and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were brilliant. But then creativity wise, Ndiaye did as well as he could do. He was probably the best player on the pitch in terms of every time he got the ball he was direct and positive. But there was nobody else to really unlock the United defence.

"Tyrique George was a bit of a throwback to the old school where as a winger you give him the ball and say, 'go on then, attack your full-back. Let's see what you can do'. He got the crowd up and bubbling. But this is a youngster, we need a little more of that from one or two of the experienced players.

"It's an area to look at improving in the summer. But when you look at where Everton have been in previous seasons and where they are now, we have to take it with a bit of context. Everton are still in a great position - ninth and touching distance of a European spot. You have a target in mind."

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Everton's James Garner believes the Toffees were the better side against Manchester United and says their confidence "won't be knocked" by defeat.

He told BBC Radio Merseyside: "We were the better team, especially in the second half. I don't remember them creating any chances apart from their goal and that was the difference.

"The confidence won't be knocked. [It's] obviously very frustrating to not come away with anything, but the good thing is we've got next week to put things right and hopefully pick up points then."

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We asked for your thoughts on Monday's defeat by Manchester United in the Premier League.

Here are some of your comments:

George: Very poor performance from start to finish. We need to be on the front foot from the start, with a high press, rather than sit back and let the opposition dictate.

Michael: Disappointed that we can't dominate, even for periods, at home. We are so reliant on our recent away results to show we can actually compete in the Premier League. Even half those home points won instead of lost would put us just outside the top four. We have to start scoring at home!

Sean: Feels harsh to come out on the losing side after that - undone by a slick counter. How often do we score those types of goals to nick us a win though? Not very often, and that's the difference sadly. Lots of positive performances - Harrison Armstrong, James Garner, Tyrique George, Jarrad Branthwaite and a few others. We just lack killer instinct. Onwards and upwards.

Tony: David Moyes' team selection again - need I say any more. He plays too many players out of position. Branthwaite and Garner for starters. If Sean Dyche put the same team out and the performance and result was same, we'd be calling for him to be sacked. It's only our decent away form keeping Moyes in a job.

Walter: Strange - used the same tactic on corner after corner to no effect.

Richard: A dour team, with a dour manager, playing dour football. If someone gave me a free season ticket to watch that lot, I'd chuck it into the Mersey!

Ray: Moyes has done well but he has reached his goal. We need a new man with new ideas to freshen up a rather dull stadium.

Simon Stone
Chief football news reporter

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David Moyes wore a look of irritation and frustration as he went to shake hands at the final whistle.

The Scot knew that for much of the contest his home side had been the equal of the club he once managed.

But, as has been the case often for Everton, big-spending opponents delivered a moment of quality for which the Toffees had no response.

Moyes has promise in his squad. That was clear when looking at Harrison Armstrong, former Manchester United midfielder James Garner, who excelled at right-back, and Tyrique George, who was denied by Senne Lammens deep in stoppage time as Everton desperately chased an equaliser.

James Tarkowski, Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane are reliable and experienced. But the elite level depth is not there.

Moyes spoke in his programme notes about chasing targets beyond the ones Everton have recently been used to going after. In recent seasons, their mission has essentially been to deal with a chronic financial situation and stay up.

A new stadium means new ambitions, and there has been no relegation danger this season. But Everton want more than mid-table security.

The only problem with that is – as Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are finding out – without sufficient resources, juggling Premier League and European football is a fresh strain on resources than can be exceptionally tough to overcome.

Moyes will keep pushing for those loftier spots in the table because it is his nature, but perhaps the top half and no more would not be a bad outcome for the first campaign away from Goodison Park.