Newcastle United further underlined their Champions League credentials with a 4-1 win at Everton. A brace from Callum Wilson plus goals from Joelinton and Jacob Murphy sealed three points.
The Magpies survived a sloppy start at Goodison Park to take the lead on 28 minutes through Callum Wilson. Dominic Calvert-Lewin then had a goal ruled out for offside on the brink of half-time.
Joelinton made it 2-0 midway through the second-half. Wilson then added a third with stunning strike into the top right corner.
Dwight McNeil pulled one back directly from a corner but United immediately restored their three-goal advantage through subsitute Jacob Murphy.
Eddie Howe’s side are eight points clear ahead of fifth place Aston Villa with a game in-hand. Here’s our player ratings from the 4-1 win at Goodison Park.
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Joelinton made it 2-0 midway through the second-half. Wilson then added a third with stunning strike into the top right corner.
5. Sven Botman - 7
Up against the physicality and height of Calvert-Lewin - and dealt with the Everton striker reasonably well.
6. Matt Targett - 6
A first Premier League start since September, so understandably looked like a player that hadn’t played much football this season.
7. Bruno Guimaraes - 8
Surprisingly gave the ball away in the opening stages but dictated the midfield from then on.
8. Sean Longstaff - 7
A really sloppy start to the game but got better as the game went on. Had a penalty appeal turned down, a challenge that left the midfielder limping.