Newcastle United suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats at St James’ Park after losing to Everton under the lights.
The Magpies faced Everton for the second time in four days after losing 3-1 in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup last Thursday.
Matthias Jaissle made just two changes that defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Anthony Elanga and Joelinton came in for Jacob Murphy and Jacob Ramsey.
Thierno Barry scored the third goal in the previous meeting and opened the scoring tonight after he pounced on Tyrique George’s shot that was spilled by goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.
And to compound Newcastle’s misery, substitute Jacob Ramsey was sent off in stoppage for a second yellow card in stoppage time.
Jaissle’s side missed the opportunity to move up to seventh in the Premier League. They remain 13th, four points above the relegation zone with a trip to Fulham on Saturday next up.
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5. Lewis Hall - 5
Once the standout, now failing in line with everyone else. His performances are being dragged down by his teammates. | Getty Images
6. Nico Gonzalez - 5.5
Neat and tidy but part of a midfield that was regularly bypassed inside the opening 45 minutes. Replaced by Sean Steur on the hour-mark and the Dutchman outshone him. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Joelinton - 7
Newcastle’s man of the match, if you had to pick one. Typically physical but was also positive on the ball too. | Getty Images
8. Anthony Elanga - 4
Newcastle had been crying out for his return, not tonight makes you rethink that statement. Woefully switched off for Everton’s opener, though was unlucky to see a potentially equaliser backspin off the line. | AFP via Getty Images