Newcastle – Everton

Match analysis

Newcastle host Everton in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with both sides unbeaten but separated by a single point in the table. The Magpies sit tenth with five points from three games, having scored six and conceded four, while the Toffees sit just above them in eighth, holding six points, netting five and letting in three. Their head‑to‑head this season has yet to produce a winner, adding an extra layer of intrigue as each side looks to close the gap on the European places. With Newcastle’s home advantage and Everton’s slightly better record, the match could easily swing either way and prove pivotal for their mid‑table ambitions.