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Everton set Premier League high in impressive Newcastle victory

Everton‘s 1-0 win at Newcastle on Monday was notable for more than Thierno Barry’s decisive goal, with one statistic highlighting the physical strength of David Moyes’ side. Barry struck early in the second half at St James’ Park as the…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:22 PM
Everton set Premier League high in impressive Newcastle victory
Key Things to Know
  • Everton recorded a season-high 67% duel win rate during their 1-0 victory at Newcastle.
  • Thierno Barry scored the winning goal in the 49th minute following a saved shot from Tyrique George.
  • The 1-0 win was Everton's first away league victory of the season, moving them to seventh place.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton secured a 1-0 away victory against Newcastle at St James' Park, moving up to seventh in the Premier League. Thierno Barry scored the winning goal in the 49th minute, reacting quickest after Tyrique George's initial effort was saved. The win marked the first away league victory of the season for David Moyes' side.

The performance set a season record as Everton won 67% of all duels, the highest figure recorded by any Premier League team this campaign according to analyst Andy Forrester. Sky Sports recorded Everton winning 56 duels compared to Newcastle's 31, including 25 aerial duels, highlighting their physical dominance across the match.

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