Newcastle United crashed out of the Carabao Cup at the last 16 stage after losing 3-1 away to Everton.
Newcastle remained without Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley as Matthias Jaissle made just one change from the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
Jacob Ramsey made his first start after seven weeks out with a groin issue, replacing Joelinton in midfield.
Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock and Fabian Schar forced saves from Jordan Pickford but it was the Toffees that got their noses in front through James Garner’s 34th-minute strike.
Amar Dedic needlessly conceded possession to Tyrique George down the right. He found Garner and the midfielder curled his shot into the bottom right corner.
Newcastle then had a penalty appeal turned down when Harvey Barnes was brought down by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. It looked a penalty on the replays, but with no VAR in operation, there was no way of overturning it.
Not long after, Everton went up the other end to double their lead through former Middlesbrough star Hayden Hackney.
Newcastle fell 3-0 down when Thierno Barry got on the end of Dewsbury-Hall’s low cross. A late goal for Joelinton then salvaged some pride for the visitors.
5. Lewis Hall - 6
Newcastle’s best player at both ends. Won some important tackles at one, and was a threat at the other. | Getty Images
6. Nico Gonzalez - 7
A consistent performer in an inconsistent team. Needs and deserves more from those in and around him. | Getty Images
7. Jacob Ramsey - 5
Too busy complaining to the referee when Hayden Hackney ghosted past him to double Everton’s lead. Put in a pretty combative showing before that. | Getty Images
8. Jacob Murphy - 4.5
Found space to whip in a few crosses, none of which fell to a teammate. | Getty Images